Johannesburg: Instrument Mechanician posted by Hire Resolve

Description:
Hire Resolve’s Client is currently looking for an experienced Instrument Mechanician to join their mining company based in Gauteng. You will be responsible for executing instrumentation maintenance activities, responding to breakdowns, and supporting reliable and safe process control operations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform planned instrumentation maintenance within agreed timeframes and provide feedback on work completed.
• Respond promptly to instrumentation and process control breakdowns and call-outs.
• Manage and complete assigned maintenance tasks to support performance targets and quality standards.
• Support project activities to ensure new installations meet technical specifications and best practice standards.
• Participate in risk assessments, incident investigations, inspections, and audits as required.
• Comply with permit-to-work systems, safety procedures, and operational instructions.
• Contribute to cost reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Participate in standby and call-out rotations as required to support operational continuity.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Instrument Technician Trade Test Certificate
• N3 Certificate or higher in Electrical/Instrumentation (National Diploma will be advantageous)
• 5 years’ experience as an Instrument Mechanician within a refinery/plant environment
• Knowledge of refinery maintenance processes and plant equipment performance
• Basic PLC knowledge, including fault-finding and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with SCADA and Siemens PLCs (S7, TIA Portal)
• Understanding and application of SHEQ practices and procedures
• Basic knowledge of process control systems, P&IDs, PROFIBUS, and Ethernet

Benefits:

• Salary: R600K – R650K P/A
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Janoke Booysen, Menina Campher, Stefnie Bestbier at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:  *****@*****.co.za

 

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.