Senior Instrumentation Technician - Hybrid, Critical Energy

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits

Ongoing training and development

Stable energy sector

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Technician to support critical Energy Infrastructure operations. You will install, calibrate, maintain and repair complex instrumentation and control systems for safe, reliable power generation and distribution facilities.

Requirements include a National Diploma in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering Technology and at least seven years of hands-on experience in industrial settings.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or equivalent in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 7+ years of instrumentation technician experience in industrial/power environments.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical schematics and instrument loop diagrams.
• Hands-on with instrumentation types and calibration equipment.
• Familiarity with DCS/PLC hardware and software; strong safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, maintain and repair instrumentation and control systems.
• Troubleshoot faults in instrumentation and control loops using test equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Work with DCS and PLC systems for monitoring and configuration.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance and quality workmanship.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians and assist engineers.

Skills

Instrumentation

DCS PLC

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

P&ID reading

Calibration

Education

National Diploma in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Calibration equipment

Test equipment

Control system software

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Technician to support critical Energy Infrastructure operations. You will install, calibrate, maintain and repair complex instrumentation and control systems for safe, reliable power generation and distribution facilities.

Requirements include a National Diploma in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering Technology and at least seven years of hands-on experience in industrial settings.