Cape Town: Instrumentation Technician posted by WatersEdge Solutions
Posted on 2025-07-26 00:00:00
| Employer | WatersEdge Solutions |
|---|---|
| Category | Electrical Engineering |
| Location | Western Cape / Cape Town |
Job Summary
Location: Onsite / Field-Based
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Electrical Engineering | Instrumentation | Industrial Automation
WatersEdge Solutions is seeking an experienced and hands-on Instrumentation Technician to join one of our engineering partners. This is a high-impact, field-based role working across a variety of industrial environments. If you thrive in technically complex settings and enjoy working on state-of-the-art instrumentation and control systems, this role offers an exciting opportunity to do just that.
About the Role
As an Instrumentation Technician, youll play a vital role in managing, maintaining, and commissioning a broad range of electrical and instrumentation equipment. Youll be involved in everything from client liaison and procurement to hands-on field servicing and control system programming. This is a diverse and engaging role ideal for someone with strong technical acumen and practical experience in the EC&I space.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee projects, liaise with clients, vendors, and contractors for procurement, spares, and job completion
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Install, calibrate, maintain, commission, and troubleshoot field and lab instrumentation (flow, pressure, differential pressure, temperature, level sensors, wireless devices, valves)
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Service equipment including ABB breakers (1600A5000A), drives, soft starters, HV switchgear, smart relays, dosing pumps, generators, and lighting systems
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Perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance and plant upgrades across diverse sectors (FMCG, solar farms, wastewater treatment, etc.)
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Program Siemens S7 PLCs via TIA Portal, Deep Sea controllers, IFM PLCs, and HMI systems
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Operate testing tools such as Megger, Fluke multimeters and dataloggers, fibre splicing equipment, OTDR, and current loop testers
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Execute FAT testing, safety system checks, loop/alarm testing, and IO testing
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Complete and document commissioning records, including fault logging and audit trails
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Communicate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success
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Travel to client sites for testing, fault-finding, and commissioning support
What Youll Bring
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Electrical & Instrumentation qualification (Red Seal preferred)
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35 years experience in an electrical/instrumentation technician role
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Strong working knowledge of EC&I systems, instrumentation, and PLCs
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Experience with fibre optic splicing (minimum 2 years)
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Proficiency in troubleshooting and using logic flow diagrams and P&IDs
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Familiarity with industrial communication protocols: Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet, ASi, IO-Link
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Competency with commissioning software and electrical testing tools
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A proactive mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities
Nice to Have
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Basic project management skills
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Exposure to sectors like solar energy, data centres, or food and beverage processing
Whats On Offer
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A varied and challenging role with exposure to cutting-edge technologies
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Opportunities to work across multiple industrial sectors and environments
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Supportive team culture focused on safety, quality, and innovation
Company Culture
At WatersEdge Solutions, we partner with forward-thinking engineering firms committed to continuous improvement and technical excellence. Our client values safety, innovation, and quality, with a hands-on team culture that encourages growth, accountability, and operational efficiency.
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