Pretoria: C & I Technician

The CI Field Technician supports continuous improvement initiatives related to control, instrumentation, and automation systems on the shop floor and in the field. The role is hands-on and field-based, focused on improving safety, reliability, availability, and performance of instrumentation and control assets through standardisation, data-driven problem solving, and CI methodologies. Responsibilities: Support CI initiatives to improve instrumentation, control systems, and automation reliability. Assist with root cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA) and corrective actions. Perform inspections, calibration checks, and condition monitoring of field instruments. Support troubleshooting of control loops, sensors, valves, and PLC/SCADA I/O issues. Assist with commissioning, loop checks, and functional testing during projects/shutdowns. Collect and analyse failure data, alarms, and downtime events. Maintain CMMS accuracy, CI registers, and simple dashboards. Support TPM activities, inspection checklists, and standard work for C&I equipment. Escalate repeat failures and chronic instrumentation issues. Promote safe work practices and compliance with OHS Act, site rules, and lockout procedures. Support calibration, documentation, and audit readiness for instrumentation systems. Essential Requirements: National Diploma / NQF Level 56 in Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or Control Engineering. 25 years experience in an industrial environment with exposure to instrumentation, control, or automation systems. Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and basic control logic. Basic fault-finding skills on sensors, actuators, valves, and I/O circuits. Computer literacy: MS Excel, CMMS, and basic reporting tools.