Senior Instrumentation Technician

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Technician to maintain accuracy and reliability of plant control systems. The role covers calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instruments including transmitters and flow meters, with a focus on integration with DCS/PLC.

The position supports a hybrid work model with on-site duties and remote planning and support. A strong technical background and experience with process instrumentation are required.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Instrumentation Technology or related field; equivalent trade qualification.
• 6+ years' experience as an Instrumentation Technician in industrial settings.
• Experience calibrating and maintaining Rosemount, Endress+Hauser, Yokogawa instruments.
• Strong reading of P&IDs, loop diagrams, and electrical schematics; knowledge of control loops.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, testing, and maintenance of industrial instruments (pressure, temp, level, flow).
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and control system issues to minimize production disruption.
• Install instrumentation and integrate with DCS/PLC systems.
• Read P&IDs and electrical schematics to support maintenance and design.
• Maintain records of calibration and maintenance activities; provide guidance to junior technicians.

Education

National Diploma in Instrumentation Technology

Chemical Engineering

Equivalent trade qualification

Tools

Rosemount

Endress+Hauser

Yokogawa

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the process industry, has an exciting opening for a Senior Instrumentation Technician in Pretoria. This role is critical for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of the plant's control systems and instrumentation, ensuring efficient and safe operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of a wide array of instruments, including transmitters, control valves, flow meters, and analyzers. This position demands a meticulous approach, deep technical expertise, and the ability to work effectively within a hybrid model, balancing on-site responsibilities with remote support and planning. Join a forward-thinking team in Gauteng and play a key role in optimizing industrial processes. The role involves extensive interaction with process control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, testing, and maintenance of various industrial instruments such as pressure, temperature, level, and flow transmitters.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and control system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Install new instrumentation and ensure proper integration with existing control systems (DCS/PLC).
• Read and interpret P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), loop diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for instrumentation assets.
• Conduct loop checks and functional testing to verify system performance.
• Assist in the design and modification of instrumentation systems.
• Maintain accurate records of calibration, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior technicians.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve process control and efficiency.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Instrumentation Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent trade qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as an Instrumentation Technician in an industrial setting (e.g., chemical, petrochemical, manufacturing).
• Proven expertise in calibrating and maintaining a variety of process instruments (e.g., Rosemount, Endress+Hauser, Yokogawa).
• Strong understanding of control loops, PID controllers, and basic PLC/DCS principles.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Experience with hazardous area instrumentation and intrinsic safety principles is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel occasionally within the Pretoria region as required by the hybrid model.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with annual reviews.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Professional development and training opportunities in advanced instrumentation.
• Opportunity to work on critical projects within a leading industrial facility in Pretoria.
• A culture that promotes innovation and technical excellence.