Senior Instrumentation & Process Control Technician

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training & certifications

Career progression

Safety culture

Leave allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Control Technician for a major chemical processing facility in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot intricate instrumentation and control systems to ensure safe, efficient production.

The role requires an ND in Chemical/Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering Technology or equivalent, plus 6+ years' hands-on experience with PLCs and DCS, P&IDs, and PSM principles.

Qualifications

• ND in Chemical, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• 6+ years hands-on experience in process instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience with PLCs and DCS; ability to read P&IDs and schematics.
• Knowledge of PSM and safety standards; strong diagnostic skills.
• Willingness to work shifts; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, and maintain process instrumentation (pressure, temp, flow, level).
• Troubleshoot control system failures and identify root causes.
• Program/Configure PLCs and DCS for process automation.
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules for instrumentation and control equipment.
• Interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Commission new systems and provide training to operations staff.

Skills

Instrumentation

PLC programming

DCS systems

Troubleshooting

Reading P&IDs

Team collaboration

Education

National Diploma in Chemical/Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering Technology

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

Honeywell DCS

Emerson DCS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Control Technician for a major chemical processing facility in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot intricate instrumentation and control systems to ensure safe, efficient production.

The role requires an ND in Chemical/Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering Technology or equivalent, plus 6+ years' hands-on experience with PLCs and DCS, P&IDs, and PSM principles.