Instrumentation Technician

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Instrumentation Technician
Be part of a high-performance team ensuring reliable control systems in diamond processing operations
Location: Woodstock Johannesburg R80000 - R90000 per month 7:00 16:30 overtime as required

About Our Client
Our client operates in the diamond mining and processing industry running large-scale facilities equipped with advanced technologies. They are known for their focus on safety efficiency and operational excellence. With a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement they offer an opportunity to contribute directly to production success while working in a challenging and rewarding environment.

The Role: Instrumentation Technician
As an Instrumentation Technician you will be responsible for installing maintaining repairing and optimising control system components that drive plant operations. This hands-on role ensures the availability and efficiency of key processing equipment supporting production targets and overall plant reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Minimum 5 years plant maintenance experience in instrumentation (8 years preferred)
Conduct routine inspections fault finding and repairs on control system components
Install and maintain control systems valves and other instrumentation equipment
Perform planned maintenance overhauls and replacements as required
Analyse blueprints and specifications to ensure accurate repairs and installations
Program fault find and maintain PLC-based systems VSD drives and measuring instruments (scales weighbridges level detectors temperature controllers)
Develop and maintain registers for critical spares and sub-assemblies
Work closely with maintenance officers to resolve inspection and audit findings
Ensure accurate documentation job cards and spares inventory are maintained
Uphold strict compliance with safety health environmental and security standards

About You

N2 plus Trade Certificate with a Code 8 licence (minimum requirement)
T3/S4 or N6 plus Trade Certificate with Code 10 licence (advantageous)
Proven plant maintenance background with strong PLC and VSD knowledge
Experience working with diamond plants DMS and recovery circuits is highly advantageous
Solid understanding of instrumentation best practices and engineering standards
Computer literacy in MS Office
Clear criminal record (security/police clearance required)
Strong teamwork and coaching abilities with resilience under pressure

Instrumentation Technician Be part of a high-performance team ensuring reliable control systems in diamond processing operations Location: Woodstock Johannesburg R80000 - R90000 per month 7:00 16:30 overtime as required About Our Client Our client operates in the diamond mining and processing ind...

Key Responsibilities

Minimum 5 years plant maintenance experience in instrumentation (8 years preferred)
Conduct routine inspections fault finding and repairs on control system components
Install and maintain control systems valves and other instrumentation equipment
Perform planned maintenance overhauls and replacements as required
Analyse blueprints and specifications to ensure accurate repairs and installations
Program fault find and maintain PLC-based systems VSD drives and measuring instruments (scales weighbridges level detectors temperature controllers)
Develop and maintain registers for critical spares and sub-assemblies
Work closely with maintenance officers to resolve inspection and audit findings
Ensure accurate documentation job cards and spares inventory are maintained
Uphold strict compliance with safety health environmental and security standards

About You

N2 plus Trade Certificate with a Code 8 licence (minimum requirement)
T3/S4 or N6 plus Trade Certificate with Code 10 licence (advantageous)
Proven plant maintenance background with strong PLC and VSD knowledge
Experience working with diamond plants DMS and recovery circuits is highly advantageous
Solid understanding of instrumentation best practices and engineering standards
Computer literacy in MS Office
Clear criminal record (security/police clearance required)
Strong teamwork and coaching abilities with resilience under pressure