Instrumentation Technician, Vanderbijlpark at Sheldon Recruitment

• We are seeking an Instrumentation Technician for a permanent vacancy based in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Trade Certificate – controls and instrumentation
• 5 years post trade test related work experiences, preferably within water treatment operations
• N3 / NCV 4- C&I / Valid code 08 drivers licence
• Extensive Experience on Siemens PLCs & Adroit SCADA software fault finding and programming & Profibus fault finding

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Instrumentation and controls aptitude and awareness:
• Knowledge of appropriate instrumentation principles and practices
• Skills in programmable logic controllers (PLC) / Automation, SCADA, Plant Maintenance and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) 
• Operating principles of plant equipment
• Adequate knowledge of system structures and how to troubleshoot systems by utilizing the knowledge of how the system was designed to perform
• Operational and safety procedures pertaining to maintenance activities, including safe use of tools and hand tools.
• Maintain pertinent records / Read, interpret and understand data.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written form.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Basic understanding of OHS Act and the application there of.
• Solution and improvement focused (initiative and motivation).
• Effective time management skills with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to multi- task. Working under pressure.
• Proactively work within a team with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Medically fit & clear criminal record is required
• Able to work in confined spaces; at heights and /or walk on various types of surfaces.
• Physical ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting, standing and walking for prolonged periods
• Good hand-eye-co-ordination & see in the normal visual range with or without correction
• Hear the normal audio range with or without correction.
• This position is regional, and the employee will be utilised at plants within the region to conduct C&I work. As such, the employee:
• Must own a vehicle (own transport) / Be willing to travel
• Perform standby duties after hours and over weekends.

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Fault finding on PLC controls, SCADA software and instrumentation equipment as well as software communication issues
• Involvement with small scale software changes and programming of PLC and SCADA systems
• Calibrate temperature, pressure, flow or other characteristics of instruments.
• Assemble, disassemble and test parts of instruments, maintain, repair and troubleshoot instrumentation. 
• Assist with small mechanical work, including valve actuators, switch boxes, and removing/installing 
• Audit and maintain spare parts inventory and manage documentation around instruments. 
• Provide technical and expert advice on general maintenance of all equipment and machines.
• Assist in contingency planning and organising of planned outages.
• Respond to outages and problems promptly and document root causes.
• Minimise engineering related breakdowns and call outs in areas of responsibility.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are always maintained in good working condition.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping meet the standards as set out in terms of the OHS Act and client requirements.
• Execute small programming improvements and projects on the PLC and SCADA