South Africa: I&C Maintenance Engineer posted by Fempower Personnel

Position: O&M I&C (Instrumentation & Control) Maintenance Engineer
Location: West Africa
Contract Type: Fixed-term/ Project-based (1 year, possible renewable)
Sector: Power Generation – Gas/ Combined Cycle

We are supporting a global energy technology leader in expanding its Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team for a large-scale power generation plant. Were seeking a skilled Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Maintenance Engineer to join the onsite maintenance team responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

This position involves hands-on preventive and corrective maintenance of I&C systems and equipment, as well as continuous improvement of plant reliability and compliance with operational standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Electrical/ Electronic/ Automation/ Instrumentation & Control Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years experience as a service or maintenance engineer in an industrial environment, ideally within power generation (gas or combined cycle)
• Strong understanding of I&C systems, sensors, transmitters, DCS/PLC systems, and power plant safety protocols
• Experience with SPPA-M3000 or similar plant management / DCS systems
• Familiarity with Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems and power-plant safety procedures
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (electrical, I&C, P&ID)
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English; French or Portuguese advantageous
• Proven ability to adapt to new technologies, work within multicultural project teams, and deliver under demanding conditions

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance activities for I&C equipment according to procedures, work plans, and statutory requirements
• Develop, update, and implement work orders and maintenance procedures based on OEM recommendations, functional notices (FNs), and internal best practices
• Apply the plant management system (e.g. SPPA-M3000) for reporting, troubleshooting, and material requests
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous technical improvement initiatives
• Ensure strict compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards across all maintenance activities
• Participate in inter-departmental support for operational and maintenance needs
• Maintain control of tools, calibration, and technical documentation
• Foster open communication, proactive problem-solving, and a culture of teamwork and accountability