Instrument Technician – Energy (Durban, South Africa)

About the role

The Instrument Technician will troubleshoot, repair, re‑commission and maintain field instrumentation for gas turbines, steam turbines, waste‑heat boilers and desalination plant equipment. The role ensures efficient plant operation and minimizes downtime.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to instrumentation breakdowns and perform planned maintenance on power and desalination plant assets.
• Assess job requirements, select tools, and order spare parts using the computerized maintenance system.
• Document all maintenance activities and ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures.
• Report recurring failures and support root‑cause failure analysis (RCFA) to develop corrective actions.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to new craftsmen.
• Work shift duties and be on call for emergency breakdowns.

Required profile

• Higher secondary education or diploma.
• Experience working in a power or desalination plant environment.
• Familiarity with plant safety practices and maintenance tools.
• Ability to work in hot, dirty conditions and at height.
• Willingness to work shift patterns and be on call.

Required skills

• Maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of pressure, temperature, level and flow measuring 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.