C&I Technician / Senior C&I Technician – Underground Mining at Marvel Placement Consultant

C&I Technician / Senior C&I Technician – Underground Mining

• Our client, a leading underground mining operation based in Mooinooi, North West, is seeking an experienced and hands-on Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Technician to join their engineering team.
• This role is suited to a technically strong individual with proven underground mining experience, who is hands-on and experienced in maintenance, fault-finding, commissioning and troubleshooting of instrumentation, PLC and SCADA systems.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• N4 Certificate or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation or Control Systems
• Trade Test in Instrumentation, Electrical or a related field
• Minimum 5 years' hands-on C&I experience within a mining or heavy industrial environment
• Proven underground mining experience essential
• Strong practical experience with process-related instrumentation, PLCs, SCADA systems and industrial process control
• Experience in maintenance, fault-finding, calibration, repairs and commissioning
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Experience implementing engineering changes and commissioning equipment
• Knowledge of MHSA, SHEQ and mining safety requirements
• Computer literate
• Medically fit to work underground
• ECSA registration as a Technician or Technologist would be advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, installation and repairs on process-related instrumentation and control systems
• Conduct fault-finding and diagnostics on PLC, SCADA and related control equipment
• Calibrate, test and commission instrumentation and control equipment
• Maintain and troubleshoot underground process-related systems, including pumps, conveyors, ventilation and monitoring systems
• Implement engineering changes and assist with equipment modifications and improvements
• Assist with the planning and execution of engineering and improvement projects
• Apply project management principles when assisting with engineering projects
• Complete preventative and planned maintenance activities
• Assist with shutdowns, breakdowns and improvement projects
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications and instrumentation documentation
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports
• Ensure maximum equipment reliability and availability
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, procedures and applicable mining regulations
• Liaise with engineering and production teams to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting ability
• Practical, hands-on approach
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, PLC and SCADA systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in an underground mining environment

Closing Date: 2026-09-27