Instrument Maintenance Technician – Durban

About the role

The company is seeking an Instrument Maintenance Technician to ensure reliable operation of instrument and control systems at its plant in Durban. You will work on installation, repair, calibration and preventive maintenance while adhering to strict safety and environmental standards.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to instrument and control equipment breakdowns and perform planned preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Diagnose faults, troubleshoot plant instrumentation, and execute repairs with minimal supervision.
• Carry out equipment calibrations according to schedule and plant requirements.
• Use the SAP computerized maintenance system to order spare parts and record all maintenance activities.
• Monitor recurring failures, propose and implement modifications to eliminate them.
• Provide guidance and knowledge transfer to newly hired instrument mechanics.

Required profile

• Higher secondary education or diploma.
• Experience working in a power or desalination plant environment.
• Familiarity with plant safety procedures and ability to work under time pressure.
• Willingness to work shift duties and be on call for breakdowns.
• Ability to operate in hot, dirty conditions and at height.

Required skills

• Pressure, temperature, level and flow measurement devices.
• Pneumatic and hydraulic valve actuation systems.
• CO₂ fire protection systems.
• Infrared gas detection systems.
• Instrument calibration techniques.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and manuals.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic, computer, hydraulic and pneumatic devices.
• Proficiency with SAP maintenance module.