An opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Technician to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of electrical and instrumentation equipment within a manufacturing environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for fault-finding, maintenance, repairs and optimisation of process equipment, ensuring compliance with engineering, safety and quality standards. The role involves working closely with operations, engineering teams and external service providers.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements, site policies, E&I standards and safe work procedures.
Ensure contractors and service providers comply with site safety rules and work permit requirements.
Identify hazards and report or correct unsafe acts and conditions.
Execute routine, preventative and autonomous maintenance tasks according to maintenance schedules.
Review and improve maintenance schedules to enhance equipment reliability.
Conduct inspections of electrical and instrumentation installations to prevent failures and minimise downtime.
Fault-find, troubleshoot and repair electrical and instrumentation equipment.
Perform maintenance and repairs in accordance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) standards.
Support reliability improvement initiatives and identify recurring failures and optimisation opportunities.
Install, maintain and remove instrumentation and electrical equipment, including sensors, transmitters, MCC components, motors and control devices.
Calibrate process instrumentation, including flow, pressure, level, consistency and temperature instruments, while maintaining traceable calibration records.
Perform loop checks and assist with process control loop optimisation.
Maintain and troubleshoot AC/DC motors and drive systems.
Perform routine inspections and maintenance on LPG gas burners and associated control systems.
Update and maintain E&I drawings, technical documentation, route cards and job cards.
Participate in planned shutdowns and commissioning activities.
Complete job cards, inspection sheets and maintenance records accurately and on time.
Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to resolve plant issues.
Support CAPEX and OPEX projects as assigned.
Participate in operational, safety and maintenance meetings.
Perform standby duties according to the site rotation.
Minimum Requirements
N5 or National Diploma in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
Recognised Trade Test as an Electrician, preferably, or Instrumentation Mechanician.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong knowledge of low-voltage (LV) and medium-voltage (MV) electrical systems.
Familiarity with SANS standards and applicable electrical regulations.
Ability to interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, loop diagrams and OEM manuals.
Wireman's Licence or MV switching competency will be advantageous.
Technical Experience and Skills
Experience with LV and MV electrical systems, including power distribution, motor control centres (MCCs), protection systems, AC/DC motors and drives.
Instrumentation experience involving valves, transmitters, analysers, sensors and control loops.
Experience with gas burner systems and burner management controls.
Strong fault-finding, preventative maintenance and equipment reliability improvement skills.
Experience with ABB AC/DC drives and Valmet DCS/QCS systems will be advantageous.