Technician : Instrumentation & Control

Mintek; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company seeks a skilled professional to oversee the development and maintenance of complex control systems for high temperature laboratory facilities. The role requires a minimum of 3 years' experience and expertise in control disciplines, such as PLC and DCS systems. The ideal candidate should also have a strong understanding of safety, health, environment, and quality standards in engineering operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience in a similar environment.
• Experience with high temperature industrial-scale equipment is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of electric arc furnaces is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and operate electrical control systems for laboratory and pilot facilities.
• Provide support and training on operational procedures to clients.
• Evaluate processes for continuous improvement and ensure SHEQ compliance.

Skills

Control Systems

Programming PLCs

SHEQ Systems

Tools

DeltaV DCS

Siemens S7 PLC

Job description

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : August 09, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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• Responsible for the development, commissioning, maintenance, and operation ofelectrical, control and instrumentation systems for high temperature laboratory and pilotscale facilities in the Pyrometallurgy Division.
• Set up and assembly control systems for pilot plant furnaces in line with specific projectmodification requirements.
• Design, instal and commission instrumentation, electrical and control equipment forlaboratory and pilot plant facilities in the Division.
• Maintenance and programming of DeltaV Distributed Control Systems andProgrammable Controllers (PLCs).
• Prepare control and electrical drawings to ensure all modifications are properlydocumented and controlled.
• Develop, manage and implement maintenance programmes to minimise downtime.
• Provide support to internal and external clients to ascertain scope requirements and totimeously deliver on research and commercial projects, including supervision andtraining of operators, trainees and contractors involved. This includes providing trainingon experimental, SHEQ and administrative procedures.
• Conceptualize and develop proposals and quotations for internal and commercialclients, and ensure timely execution of projects, both at laboratory and pilot scalefacilities.
• Contribute to the development of CAPEX and OPEX motivations for upgrading keylaboratory and pilot scale equipment and facilities.
• Evaluate processes, systems, products or new developments to identify opportunitiesand deficiencies to ensure continuous improvement.
• Conform to all relevant SHEQ procedures, guidelines and rules, and ensure thatrelevant risks and hazards are identified and managed through Mintek-approved riskassessments and procedures. This includes ensuring that all relevant SOPs are up todate and complied with.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE :

• Minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience in a similar environment.
• Demonstrable experience in operating high temperature industrial-scale equipment andfacilities is highly desirable.
• An in-depth knowledge in specific control disciplines, such as, advanced process control(APC), distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) pertaining to equipment andinstrumentation used in electric arc furnaces. Demonstrable portfolio of evidence in Delta VDCS, Allan Bradley or Siemens S7 PLC programming.
• Demonstrable portfolio of evidence Computer Networks and Field Buses (MicrosoftNetworking, Profibus, EthernetIP, Modbus, Fibre Optic).
• Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems is non-negotiable.
• A strong understanding of electric arc furnaces is highly advantageous.
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