Senior Underground C&I Technician: PLC/SCADA Expert

Marvel Placement Consultant; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 610,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvel Placement Consultant in North West SA seeks a skilled Instrumentation Technician for underground mining environments. You will maintain process instrumentation, diagnose PLC/SCADA systems, calibrate equipment, and support project work to improve reliability.

Applicants should have Grade 12, N4 or equivalent, a Trade Test, and 5+ years in C&I within mining. ECSA registration is advantageous; MHSA safety compliance is essential. This role is on-site and hands-on.

Qualifications

• Formal education and trade qualifications in electrical/instrumentation disciplines.
• Experience with process instrumentation and control systems in an industrial setting.
• Underground mining exposure and MHSA/safety awareness are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, installation and repairs on process instrumentation and control systems.
• Fault-find and diagnose PLC, SCADA and related equipment.
• Calibrate, test and commission instrumentation equipment.
• Maintain underground process systems including pumps, conveyors and ventilation.
• Support engineering changes and equipment improvements.
• Assist with planning and execution of engineering projects.
• Maintain maintenance records and reports; ensure reliability.

Skills

Fault-finding

Troubleshooting

Hands-on

Instrumentation

PLC/SCADA

Independence

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Underground mining experience

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

N4 Certificate or equivalent in Electrical Engineering/Instrumentation/Control Systems

Trade Test in Instrumentation/Electrical or related field

ECSA Technician/Technologist advantageous

Job description

Marvel Placement Consultant in North West SA seeks a skilled Instrumentation Technician for underground mining environments. You will maintain process instrumentation, diagnose PLC/SCADA systems, calibrate equipment, and support project work to improve reliability.

Applicants should have Grade 12, N4 or equivalent, a Trade Test, and 5+ years in C&I within mining. ECSA registration is advantageous; MHSA safety compliance is essential. This role is on-site and hands-on.