Middelburg: Instrumentation Technician posted by Staff Solutions

About the Role

The Instrumentation Technician role at Staff Solutions involves ensuring the efficient maintenance and operation of instrumentation equipment in a large-scale setting. The ideal candidate will possess advanced technical knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills, and strong communication abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure application of and adherence to the Maintenance Information system (SAGE ACCPACC Service Manager) asset management) and ensure all assets are clearly marked and controlled with Asset Register.
• Attend to field instrumentation faults and break-downs, and prioritize jobs accordingly.
• Plan & perform routine services, repairs and preventative maintenance of the instrumentation equipment in a professional and cost effective manner, timeously.
• Advanced understanding of equipment reliability concepts.
• Apply sound human resource principles, administration and control procedures in order to meet performance objectives.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping meets the standards as set out in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act at high level and comply with all applicable ISO system requirements and ensure continual improvement of these systems.
• Ensure that specified, approved and contractual required stock levels are kept.
• High standard of Monitoring and Reporting on field instrumentation equipment condition.
• Assist with pricing, tendering and implementation on new instrumentation installations.

Requirements

• Qualified Instrumentation Technician having undergone apprenticeship or equivalent training.
• Instrumentation Red Seal certified.
• Five years relevant experience in maintenance of large instrumentation installations.
• Five years relevant experience in Citect SCADA, Ethernet networks and PLC control systems as well as field control instrumentation and VSD operations and set up.
• Strong supervisory, analytical, trouble shooting and problem solving skills.
• High level of computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning and logistical skills with a proven record of satisfactory prior performance.
• Minimum Valid Code 08 driver’s license.
• Must be prepared to travel long distances.
• Must perform standby duties and be able to respond promptly.

Qualifications

No formal education or certifications are required for this role.

Salary & Benefits

Salary details not specified in the original job description.