Instrumentation Technician

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB012340/MJ

Date posted:

Monday, August 18, 2025

Location:

Sasolburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Job Opportunity: Instrumentation Technician (Contract Position)

Location: Sasolburg, South Africa
Industry: Petrochemical

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Instrumentation Technician to join our client's team on a contract basis for a major petrochemical client in Sasolburg. This position offers a dynamic work environment with both short-term technical challenges and long-term strategic input.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Short-Term Duties:

Troubleshooting on existing faulty analysers and bad actors
Provide experienced input into calibrations, performance testing, maintenance;

Long-Term Contributions:

Identification of opportunities for improvements
Assist with the development of a maintenance and replacement strategy for the department

Technical & Strategic Tasks:

Drafting of documentation (i.e. Scope of Services) documentation for plant modifications, upgrading / replacement or expansions
Experienced input on samplers, sample conditioning, sample transfer, analyser technologies and where applicable, sample discharge / return
Liaising with Analyser OMEs in terms of troubleshooting, replacement strategies etc.

Training & Development:

On the job training and development of department Artisans

Requirements:

Relevant technical qualification (e.g. National Diploma or Trade Test in Instrumentation/Process Control)
Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in analyser systems within the petrochemical or related industry
Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills in analyser and sampling systems
Proven experience in documentation, strategic input, and technical liaison

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