Instrumentation & Control Technician x1
Job details
- Position: Instrumentation & Control Technician
- Location: Sasolburg, Free State
- Industry: Petrochemical / Engineering
- Job Type: Contract
- Reference: JHB012507
- Closing Date: 24 April 2026
This role focuses on maintaining, installing, and optimising control and instrumentation systems to ensure plant efficiency and reliability.
Job Description
As an Instrumentation & Control Technician, you will work on advanced control systems (digital & analog), ensuring equipment runs efficiently with minimal variability. You’ll troubleshoot issues, upgrade systems, and contribute to continuous improvement in plant operations.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Perform routine maintenance on instrumentation and control systems
- Diagnose and fix faults in control systems
- Repair and modify equipment to improve performance
Installation & Upgrades
- Install new instrumentation and control systems
- Upgrade outdated systems and equipment
- Adjust and test systems to meet performance standards
Monitoring & Analysis
- Use Distributed Control Systems (DCS) to monitor performance
- Analyse data, trends, and system performance
- Generate technical reports for project teams
Engineering & Continuous Improvement
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
- Recommend improvements to prevent failures
- Apply predictive maintenance techniques
Safety & Compliance
- Follow engineering standards and regulations
- Investigate and report incidents
- Ensure compliance with condition monitoring programs
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma in Engineering (Instrumentation, Electrical, or related)
- Minimum 7 years relevant experience
Key Competencies
- Strong knowledge of instrumentation and control systems
- Experience with DCS systems
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret technical data and trends
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communication and reporting skills
Ideal Candidate
- Experienced in petrochemical, mining, or heavy industrial environments
- Skilled in automation, sensors, and control systems
- Comfortable with data analysis and system optimisation
- Safety-focused and detail-oriented