Senior Instrumentation Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime allowances

Medical aid and pension

Professional development

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Technician to maintain, calibrate and repair advanced instrumentation and control systems across our energy facilities. You will ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurement devices, control loops, and SIS within a demanding industrial environment.

The role is on-site at Randburg, requiring hands-on technical excellence, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work safely with PLCs, DCS and SCADA systems while keeping

Qualifications

• Qualified Instrumentation Technician with a relevant Trade Test or equivalent qualification (e.g., N3/S4).
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in an industrial instrumentation and control environment.
• Proven experience with instruments (transmitters, valves, analyzers) and control systems (PLC, DCS).
• Strong understanding of calibration techniques and metrology principles.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools, multimeters, and calibration equipment.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be willing and able to work on-site in Randburg, Gauteng.
• Experience in the energy sector is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, calibrate, and repair industrial instrumentation including transmitters, valves, analyzers.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose faults in instrumentation and control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA).
• Perform loop checks and system diagnostics for accurate control and safety functions.
• Ensure instrumentation and control systems comply with safety standards and procedures.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, calibration results, and equipment history.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Assist in testing and commissioning of new instrumentation and control equipment.
• Provide technical support to other technicians and operations personnel.
• Participate in root cause analysis for instrumentation-related failures.
• Adhere to safety protocols and site procedures in Randburg.

Skills

5+ years experience

Instrumentation systems

Calibration techniques

P&ID reading

Diagnostics tools

Teamwork

On-site

Education

Trade qualification e.g. N3/S4

Tools

PLCs

DCS

SCADA

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent operator in the energy infrastructure sector, is actively seeking a skilled Senior Instrumentation Technician to join their team based in Randburg, Gauteng. This role is critical for the maintenance, calibration, and repair of sophisticated instrumentation and control systems essential for the safe and efficient operation of our energy facilities. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of measurement devices, control loops, and safety instrumented systems (SIS). The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical aptitude, a keen eye for detail, and extensive experience with industrial instrumentation. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring your presence at our Randburg operations center. Your expertise will be vital in maintaining the integrity of our control systems and ensuring operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, calibrate, and repair a wide range of industrial instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose faults in instrumentation and control systems, including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Perform loop checks and system diagnostics to ensure accurate control and safety functions.
• Ensure all instrumentation and control systems operate in compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and operational procedures.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, calibration results, and equipment history.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals related to instrumentation and control systems.
• Assist in the testing and commissioning of new instrumentation and control equipment.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other technicians and operations personnel.
• Participate in root cause analysis for instrumentation-related failures.
• Adhere strictly to all safety protocols and site-specific procedures in Randburg, Gauteng.

Requirements

• Qualified Instrumentation Technician with a relevant Trade Test or equivalent qualification (e.g., N3/S4).
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in an industrial instrumentation and control environment.
• Proven experience with various types of industrial instruments (transmitters, valves, analyzers) and control systems (PLC, DCS).
• Strong understanding of calibration techniques and metrology principles.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools, multimeters, and calibration equipment.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be willing and able to work on-site in Randburg, Gauteng.
• Experience in the energy sector is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary: R .
• Potential for overtime and standby allowances.
• Comprehensive medical aid and pension fund.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
• Work with advanced instrumentation and control technologies in Randburg.
• Paid annual leave and sick leave.
• Secure and stable employment with a respected company.