Instrument Mechanician - Ngodwana at Sappi

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Instrument Mechanician to safely perform maintenance tasks to ensure long-term plant reliability, thereby contributing to the overall equipment effectiveness.

As a Instrument Mechanician , you will be responsible for:

• Install, test, commission, modify and maintain instrument installations and DCS equipment according to engineering and production standards and requirements.
• Optimise control loops by loop tuning, investigations and fault-find process control systems.
• Perform instrument maintenance according to notifications and planned schedules, including during shuts.
• Remove defective instruments from the system, decontaminate, disassemble, and clean instruments, and replace defective parts as and if required.
• Calibrate readings on instruments according to standards.
• Record calibrations performed, parts and components used.
• Prepare schematic drawings, sketches and reports to reflect changes or alterations made on instruments, circuits and in systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Required to work standby and overtime.
• Understand and comply with the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) requirements.

 What are we looking for?

• Grade 12 or N3 Engineering.
• Recognised Trade Test Certificate as Instrument Mechanician.
• 2 Years post-apprenticeship experience with a focus on instrumentation fault finding in an industrial environment would be advantageous.
• SAP knowledge and proficiency with SAP PM will be advantageous.
• Valid driving license.