Power Plant Instrumentation Technician: Safety & Skills

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and overtime

Health and retirement benefits

On-the-job training and skill dev

Stable infrastructure industry role in

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Instrumentation Technician to support the operational integrity of power facilities in Pretoria. You will install, calibrate, maintain, and repair instrumentation critical for plant safety and efficiency, working with sophisticated equipment and process variables.

The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma or equivalent in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering, at least 3 years' experience, and strong understanding of safety and control loops.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or equivalent in Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years' experience as an Instrumentation Technician in power/industrial settings.
• Proficient in calibrating and maintaining instruments from various manufacturers.
• Strong knowledge of process control loops and safety procedures for hazardous areas.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, and maintain process instruments (pressure, temperature, flow, level transmitters).
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on control valves, actuators, pneumatic and electronic systems.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and control loop issues; identify root causes and solutions.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and manuals.
• Ensure work complies with safety regulations, plant procedures and quality standards.
• Maintain records of maintenance, calibration results, and spare parts.

Skills

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Process control loops

Calibration and maintenance

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

National Diploma or equivalent in Instrumentation/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Instrumentation Technician to support the operational integrity of power facilities in Pretoria. You will install, calibrate, maintain, and repair instrumentation critical for plant safety and efficiency, working with sophisticated equipment and process variables.

The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma or equivalent in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering, at least 3 years' experience, and strong understanding of safety and control loops.