Gauteng: Instrumentation Technician (Condition Monitoring Technician) posted by Network Contracting

• We require a person to specify/select online sensors for condition monitoring and to build an online system based on the techs with CAT3
• SCADA systems familiar with conmon sensors (vibration/temperature etc)
• At least 1 yr experience and familiar with SCADA and data tagging
• Install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot plant instrumentation including sensors, transmitters, PLC input/output modules, and field devices.
• Perform routine inspections of instrumentation systems to ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance with FMCG standards.

Online Condition Monitoring

• Monitor real-time equipment data using online condition monitoring platforms, vibration sensors, thermography sensors, and other ConMon technologies.
• Identify abnormal conditions, escalating issues to maintenance and engineering teams.
• Ensure continuous uptime and functionality of monitoring systems.

SCADA, Data Tagging & Equipment Integration

• Create, edit, and maintain data tags across SCADA and monitoring systems to ensure accurate real-time reporting.
• Integrate new equipment into existing SCADA and ConMon platforms, including signal wiring, mapping, and configuration.
• Support engineering teams in developing dashboards, trends, alarms, and reporting tools.
• Maintain updated documentation of tag lists, signal routing, P&IDs, logic diagrams, and system architecture.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose faults on instrumentation and electrical systems, ensuring minimal downtime in a high-speed FMCG environment.
• Assist in root cause analysis and participate in breakdown investigations.
• Support preventative and predictive maintenance programs.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food safety standards, and OEM requirements.
• Maintain clean, safe working practices in accordance with FMCG safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Trade Test: Instrumentation Mechanician (preferred) or Trade-Tested Millwright with strong instrumentation experience from FMCG.
• N4–N6 or National Diploma in Instrumentation / Electrical Engineering (advantageous)

Experience

• 3–5+ years’ hands-on experience as an Instrumentation Technician within FMCG, Food, Beverage, Packaging, or similar high-speed production environments.
• Proven experience with online condition monitoring (ConMon) systems, including vibration, temperature, pressure, flow, and other sensor-based monitoring technologies.
• Strong background working with SCADA systems (e.g., Wonderware, WinCC, Ignition, Schneider, etc.).
• Experience in data tagging, PLC signal mapping, and equipment data integration into SCADA or condition monitoring dashboards.
• Exposure to predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, and equipment performance monitoring.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and diagnostic abilities.
• Solid understanding of PLC fundamentals, signal conversion, and IO systems.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, instrumentation diagrams, and schematics.
• Proficiency with SCADA configuration, trending, alarming, and system optimisation.
• Understanding of predictive maintenance concepts (vibration, condition monitoring, OEE).
• Good communication skills and ability to work within cross-functional engineering teams.
• High attention to detail and strong documentation discipline