Senior Instrumentation Technician - Field Service (Vehicle)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided vehicle and tools

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Field service support

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Instrumentation Technician to join a major process control and industrial services client in Sandton. You will calibrate, install, troubleshoot, and maintain transmitters, gauges, controllers, and control valves across diverse industrial applications.

The role requires a National Diploma in Instrumentation or related field with 6+ years of industrial experience, strong calibration skills, and the ability to read P&IDs and calibration procedures.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Instrumentation, Electronics, or related engineering field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience as an Instrumentation Technician in an industrial setting.
• Proficient with transmitters, controllers, and control valves.
• Experience calibrating equipment and understanding measurement principles.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills with safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, maintain, and repair a diverse range of process instrumentation (transmitters, gauges, control valves, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and diagnose instrumentation and control system issues, implementing timely and effective solutions.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, technical specifications, and calibration procedures.
• Perform routine calibration checks and functional tests to ensure measurement accuracy and system reliability.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and company procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior instrumentation technicians.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Calibration procedures

Troubleshooting

P&IDs interpretation

Mentoring juniors

Safety awareness

Education

National Diploma in Instrumentation or related field

Tools

Calibration equipment

Transmitters and controllers

Control valves

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Instrumentation Technician to join a major process control and industrial services client in Sandton. You will calibrate, install, troubleshoot, and maintain transmitters, gauges, controllers, and control valves across diverse industrial applications.

The role requires a National Diploma in Instrumentation or related field with 6+ years of industrial experience, strong calibration skills, and the ability to read P&IDs and calibration procedures.