Senior Instrumentation Technician: Precision Calibration

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development and certs

Generous annual leave

Access to advanced technologies and培训

Growth opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks an Advanced Instrumentation Technician to calibrate, maintain, and repair sophisticated instrumentation used in critical processes across manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and research sectors.

The role requires a strong electronics and mechanics background, meticulous work habits, and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems to ensure precision and reliability in client operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in industrial instrumentation, calibration, and maintenance.
• Proven ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Strong knowledge of sensor technologies (pressure, temperature, flow, level) and control systems (PLCs, DCS).
• Experience with calibration equipment and techniques.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, calibration, and maintenance of a wide range of industrial instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex instrumentation issues, identifying root causes and solutions.
• Conduct regular diagnostic checks and performance evaluations for accuracy and reliability.
• Maintain detailed records of calibration, maintenance, and repairs using asset management systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to implement instrumentation improvements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation Technology, or related field

Tools

Calibration equipment

Diagnostic software

P&IDs interpretation

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks an Advanced Instrumentation Technician to calibrate, maintain, and repair sophisticated instrumentation used in critical processes across manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and research sectors.

The role requires a strong electronics and mechanics background, meticulous work habits, and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems to ensure precision and reliability in client operations.