Electrical and Instrumentation Technician at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Maintain all instrumentation, Electrical and process automation system for optimum plant efficiency;
• Ensure Certificates of Compliance on all new and altered Equipment is issued and kept on record/file;
• Create site reports and update Maintenance Connection of any Equipment change on site;
• Carry out daily plant inspections as per schedule – weekly checks on Instruments functionality on different plant sections;
• Pneumatic and Electronic calibrations;
• Installation and maintenance of Analog Gauges/Indicators;
• Scale weighing systems Repairs;
• Fault finding on instrument loops and electrical control circuitry;
• PLC, SCADA fault finding;
• Instrument installations and field programming according to equipment;
• Control maintenance and project budgets and recommending suitable suppliers;
• Supervise service providers and contractors carrying out work on site;
• Train and mentor apprentices and trade assistants;
• Comply with Safety, Health and Environment standards;
• Carry out any other tasks in relation to Electrical and Instrumentation as and when required by the Maintenance Engineer.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric / Grade 12
• Recognised Instrumentation/Electrical Apprenticeship – Trade Tested.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a qualified artisan including at least 2 years in a chemical / petrochemical environment.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemical installations.
• PLC and SCADA experience
• Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Must be able to perform stand-by duties and overtime as and when required to do so.