Instrumentation Technician

SUMMARY:
As an Instrumentation Technician, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and optimising control system components that drive plant operations.

POSITION INFO:

• • Instrumentation Technician
    Be part of a high-performance team ensuring reliable control systems in diamond processing operations
    Location: Woodstock, Johannesburg | R80,000 - R90,000 per month | 7:00 16:30 + overtime as required

    About Our Client
    Our client operates in the diamond mining and processing industry, running large-scale facilities equipped with advanced technologies. They are known for their focus on safety, efficiency, and operational excellence. With a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement, they offer an opportunity to contribute directly to production success while working in a challenging and rewarding environment.

    The Role: Instrumentation Technician
    As an Instrumentation Technician, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and optimising control system components that drive plant operations. This hands-on role ensures the availability and efficiency of key processing equipment, supporting production targets and overall plant reliability.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Minimum 5 years plant maintenance experience in instrumentation (8 years preferred)

    • Conduct routine inspections, fault finding, and repairs on control system components

    • Install and maintain control systems, valves, and other instrumentation equipment

    • Perform planned maintenance, overhauls, and replacements as required

    • Analyse blueprints and specifications to ensure accurate repairs and installations

    • Program, fault find, and maintain PLC-based systems, VSD drives, and measuring instruments (scales, weighbridges, level detectors, temperature controllers)

    • Develop and maintain registers for critical spares and sub-assemblies

    • Work closely with maintenance officers to resolve inspection and audit findings

    • Ensure accurate documentation, job cards, and spares inventory are maintained

    • Uphold strict compliance with safety, health, environmental, and security standards

    About You

    • N2 plus Trade Certificate with a Code 8 licence (minimum requirement)

    • T3/S4 or N6 plus Trade Certificate with Code 10 licence (advantageous)

    • Proven plant maintenance background with strong PLC and VSD knowledge

    • Experience working with diamond plants, DMS, and recovery circuits is highly advantageous

    • Solid understanding of instrumentation best practices and engineering standards

    • Computer literacy in MS Office

    • Clear criminal record (security/police clearance required)

    • Strong teamwork and coaching abilities, with resilience under pressure