Senior Instrumentation Technician

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybride; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual bonuses

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Senior Instrumentation Technician for operations near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will install, calibrate, maintain, and repair instrumentation such as pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, flow meters, and control valves across complex plant operations.

The role requires a trade-qualified instrumentation professional with at least 5 years of industrial experience, strong diagnostic ability, and familiarity with HART/Foundation Fieldbus.

Qualifications

• Qualified Instrumentation Technician with a relevant trade qualification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial instrumentation role, preferably in mining, chemical, or oil & gas sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of various instrumentation principles, calibration techniques, and diagnostic tools.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing transmitters, control valves, and associated control loops.
• Experience with common industrial communication protocols (e.g., HART, Foundation Fieldbus).
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• A valid driver's license is required for site travel.
• Experience with PLC/DCS programming or configuration is a significant advantage.

Responsabilités

• Install, calibrate, and maintain various industrial instruments, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and control system issues to ensure process integrity.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on instrumentation equipment.
• Read and interpret P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), loop diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Work with distributed control systems (DCS) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for instrumentation integration.
• Ensure all instrumentation activities comply with safety regulations and site procedures.
• Maintain accurate calibration records and documentation.
• Assist in the selection and specification of new instrumentation equipment.
• Provide technical support and guidance to maintenance teams and operators.
• Participate in process hazard analyses and risk assessments related to instrumentation.

Connaissances

Instrumentation principles

Calibration techniques

Troubleshooting

P&ID reading

DCS/PLC familiarity

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Formation

Instrumentation trade qualification

Outils

DCS systems

PLC programming

Calibration tools

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the mining and resources sector, requires an experienced Senior Instrumentation Technician for their operations near **Nelspruit, Mpumalanga**. This critical role involves the installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of a wide array of industrial instrumentation used for process control and monitoring. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of measurement devices such as pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, flow meters, and control valves across complex plant operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of instrumentation principles, calibration procedures, and troubleshooting techniques within an industrial environment. This position offers the chance to work with advanced technologies in a challenging and rewarding setting within the **Mpumalanga** region, requiring a balance of field work and potential office-based responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, and maintain various industrial instruments, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and control system issues to ensure process integrity.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on instrumentation equipment.
• Read and interpret P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), loop diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Work with distributed control systems (DCS) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for instrumentation integration.
• Ensure all instrumentation activities comply with safety regulations and site procedures.
• Maintain accurate calibration records and documentation.
• Assist in the selection and specification of new instrumentation equipment.
• Provide technical support and guidance to maintenance teams and operators.
• Participate in process hazard analyses and risk assessments related to instrumentation.

Requirements

• Qualified Instrumentation Technician with a relevant trade qualification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial instrumentation role, preferably in mining, chemical, or oil & gas sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of various instrumentation principles, calibration techniques, and diagnostic tools.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing transmitters, control valves, and associated control loops.
• Experience with common industrial communication protocols (e.g., HART, Foundation Fieldbus).
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• A valid driver's license is required for site travel.
• Experience with PLC/DCS programming or configuration is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, commensurate with your experience and qualifications.
• Benefits include comprehensive medical aid, a provident fund, and annual bonuses based on performance.
• The company provides necessary tools and safety equipment.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development in advanced instrumentation technologies are available.
• Join a well-established organization with a strong safety culture in **Nelspruit**.
• This role offers a stable career path with opportunities for growth within the **Mpumalanga** industrial sector.