Instrument Technician – Energy (Durban, South Africa)

About the role

The Instrument Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, re‑commissioning and maintaining field instrumentation across gas turbines, steam turbines, waste‑heat boilers and a desalination plant. The role ensures reliable operation of critical assets and helps minimise equipment downtime.

Key responsibilities

• Attend to breakdowns and planned maintenance of field instrumentation on power and desalination plant equipment.
• Assess job requirements, select appropriate tools and equipment, and complete work with minimal supervision.
• Use the computerized maintenance system to order spare parts, record all maintenance activities and maintain accurate documentation.
• Follow plant safety procedures and operational standards for all tasks.
• Report recurring failures and support root‑cause failure analysis (RCFA) to develop optimal solutions.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to new craftsmen to build their maintenance capabilities.

Required profile

• Higher secondary education or diploma.
• Prior experience working in a power or desalination plant environment.
• Familiarity with maintenance tools and strong knowledge of plant safety practices.
• Ability to work shift duties, be on‑call for breakdowns and operate in hot, dirty, high‑level environments.
• Willingness to stay updated on new technologies and control concepts.

Required skills

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