Remote Instrumentation Technician for Energy Systems

Placements24

Rustenburg

Hybrid

ZAR 420,000 - 640,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement
Equipment provision
Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Instrumentation Technician to join its remote operations team, supporting energy facilities nationwide. This role focuses on monitoring, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems from a remote setting, ensuring safety and reliability of critical assets.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience, with proficiency in SCADA, PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell), and DCS.

Qualifications

  • National Diploma or N6 in Instrumentation, Control, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience as an Instrumentation Technician in energy/process industries.
  • Proficiency with SCADA, PLC programming, and DCS.

Responsibilities

  • Remotely monitor and diagnose instrumentation and control systems.
  • Perform virtual calibration and configuration of sensors, transmitters, and actuators.
  • Analyze system performance data and recommend optimizations.
  • Provide remote support and troubleshooting to on-site teams.
  • Maintain records of remote maintenance activities and system performance.
  • Collaborate with engineering on upgrades and modifications.

Skills

Remote diagnostics
SCADA systems
PLC programming
DCS
Analytical thinking
Time management
Independent worker

Education

National Diploma or N6 in Instrumentation, Control, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC
Rockwell PLC
SCADA software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Instrumentation Technician to join its remote operations team, supporting energy facilities nationwide. This role focuses on monitoring, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems from a remote setting, ensuring safety and reliability of critical assets.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience, with proficiency in SCADA, PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell), and DCS.

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