Control Instrumentation Technician

Job Opening: Control Instrumentation Technician

Recruiter: Staff Solutions Recruitment
Job Reference: E.L002462/BG
Date Posted: Friday, October 11, 2024
Location: Middelburg, South Africa
Salary: Negotiable Monthly

Are you an experienced Control Instrumentation Technician eager to take the next step in your career? Our leading client in the manufacturing sector is on the lookout for a dedicated professional to join their dynamic team in Middelburg. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where your skills in electrical and instrumentation engineering will play a vital role in ensuring operational efficiency and product quality.

Position Overview

As a Control Instrumentation Technician, your primary responsibility will be to provide first-line maintenance support to enhance plant availability, ensure product quality, and manage costs. You will be working closely with a talented team, tackling challenges that arise in the manufacturing process while implementing innovative solutions to optimize operations. If you are passionate about instrumentation and electrical tasks and enjoy collaborating with a diverse team, this position is perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day tasks will include a mix of hands-on technical work and collaboration with other skilled professionals in the field. Here’s what you can expect:

1. First-Line Maintenance Support: You will ensure that maintenance activities are conducted effectively and efficiently to maintain 24-hour coverage for the plant. Your expertise will help to enhance plant availability, ensuring that production processes run smoothly.
2. Electrical and Instrumentation Tasks: You will perform a combination of electrical and instrumentation tasks to support the manufacturing process. This includes troubleshooting and resolving issues that may arise, ensuring minimal downtime.
3. Production Service: Providing a responsive service to production teams is key to minimizing delays. You will work proactively to solve recurring issues, maintaining a steady flow of operations.
4. Standard and Shutdown Tasks: Conducting standard maintenance schedules and specific shutdown tasks will be part of your responsibilities. This ensures that all systems are operating at optimal levels and ready for production when needed.
5. Testing Repaired Spares: After repairs have been completed on spare parts, you will be responsible for testing these components to verify their functionality and reliability before they are put back into use.
6. Inventory Management: You will maintain an organized inventory of spare parts, managing the lifecycle of items to ensure that they are available when needed. Your ability to identify and manage Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) will be crucial in this role.
7. Collaboration: Working closely with other instrumentation technicians, electricians, and millwrights will be essential for troubleshooting and resolving complex issues. Effective teamwork will enhance the overall performance of the plant.
8. Standby Duties: You may be required to be on standby during off-hours, ensuring that any emergencies or critical issues can be addressed promptly to minimize impact on production.
9. Optimizing Projects: As part of your role, you will contribute to the implementation of optimization and new capital projects. Your insights will help enhance production efficiency and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience Required

To be successful in this position, candidates must meet the following qualifications and experience requirements:

• Educational Background: A minimum qualification of an N6 diploma, S4, or BTech in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering is required. This educational foundation will equip you with the necessary technical knowledge for the role.
• Industry Experience: You should have at least 5 years of experience working in the metals manufacturing industry, particularly in environments involving furnaces, hot and cold rolling processes, or other heavy engineering sectors.
• PLC Programming and Fault Finding: Experience in programming and fault finding on Siemens PLCs (including Siemens S5, S7, or 1500, TIA Portal) is essential. Your proficiency in this area will be crucial for addressing automation challenges effectively.
• Variable Speed Drives: The ideal candidate should have experience with AC and DC variable speed drives (ABB, Siemens, Nidec), including programming and commissioning tasks.
• SCADA Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with SCADA systems such as Intouch and WinCC is a valuable asset, enabling you to monitor and control industrial processes efficiently.
• Electrical Distribution Experience: Knowledge of electrical distribution, including motor testing and fault finding at 525V, will be beneficial for this role.
• Process Instrumentation: A sound understanding of process instrumentation and PID control loops is required. This knowledge will help you ensure that processes remain stable and efficient.
• Additional Knowledge: Familiarity with radiation detection systems, gas installations, ladle, and vessel burners will be advantageous.
• Data Analysis Skills: The ability to write reports and perform data trending or analysis for reliability engineering will be beneficial, allowing you to identify patterns and optimize processes.
• Work Under Pressure: You should be able to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising on quality or attention to detail.

Why Join This Team?

This role offers more than just a job; it provides a chance to grow your career in a reputable organization within the manufacturing sector. Here are some compelling reasons to consider applying:

• Competitive Salary: The salary for this position is negotiable, ensuring that it reflects your skills and experience.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement are available, allowing you to advance your career in a supportive environment.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a vibrant and innovative team that values collaboration and creative problem-solving. Your contributions will directly impact the success of the operations.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with advanced technology and tools in the manufacturing industry, allowing you to stay current with industry trends and advancements.
• Commitment to Safety: The organization prioritizes a safe working environment, providing training and resources to ensure employee safety and well-being.

Application Process

If you are ready to take your career to the next level as a Control Instrumentation Technician, we want to hear from you! To apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit Black Child South Africa and submit your application.

Please note that while we appreciate every application, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us within three weeks of your submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.

In conclusion, this position represents an exciting opportunity to leverage your technical skills in a meaningful way. If you are passionate about instrumentation and eager to contribute to a thriving manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply today! Join us in driving excellence in the industry!