Senior Instrumentation Technician: Growth & Process Control

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive team environment

Work in Western Cape winelands

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Instrumentation Technician to install, calibrate, and maintain sophisticated instrumentation across production lines. You will troubleshoot complex systems, read P&IDs, and work with DCS/PLC to ensure uptime and safety.

A strong safety mindset and team collaboration are essential for this role. The position emphasizes calibration procedures, records maintenance, and contributing to continuous process improvements in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Recognized trade qualification in Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Instrumentation Technician in a manufacturing or process environment.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation technologies (pressure, temp, flow, level) and control valves.
• Experience with calibration equipment and techniques.
• Proficiency in reading P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with DCS and PLC systems.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, maintain, and repair process instrumentation including transmitters and sensors.
• Troubleshoot complex instrumentation and control system issues and identify root causes.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on instrumentation to minimize downtime.
• Develop and implement calibration procedures per industry standards.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, loop diagrams, and control logic.
• Work with DCS and PLC systems for configuration and troubleshooting.
• Ensure instrumentation work complies with safety regulations and company standards.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, calibration, and repairs.
• Collaborate with engineers and operators to optimize process control strategies.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians and operators.
• Participate in safety reviews and related studies.

Skills

Instrumentation

PLC/DCS

Reading P&IDs

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Trade qualification in Instrumentation

Tools

DCS

PLC

HMI

Electrical schematics

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Instrumentation Technician to install, calibrate, and maintain sophisticated instrumentation across production lines. You will troubleshoot complex systems, read P&IDs, and work with DCS/PLC to ensure uptime and safety.

A strong safety mindset and team collaboration are essential for this role. The position emphasizes calibration procedures, records maintenance, and contributing to continuous process improvements in a dynamic