Instrumentation Technician – Power & Desalination Plant

About the role

The company is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to support the operation of gas‑turbine, steam‑turbine, waste‑heat boiler and desalination plant assets in Durban. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, re‑commissioning and maintaining field instrumentation to maximise plant availability and minimise downtime.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and perform planned maintenance on plant instrumentation with minimal supervision.
• Assess each job, select appropriate tools, and order required spare parts through the computerized maintenance system.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities and ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures.
• Report recurring failures and assist in root‑cause failure analysis (RCFA) to develop long‑term solutions.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to new craftsmen, sharing best practices and technical knowledge.

Required profile

• Higher secondary education or a relevant 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, respond to call‑outs, and operate in hot, dirty, high‑platform conditions.
• Capability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manuals.

Required skills

• Pressure, temperature, level and flow measurement devices.
• Pneumatic and hydraulic valve actuation systems.
• CO₂ fire‑protection systems.
• Infrared gas detection systems.
• Electrical, electronics, computer, hydraulic and pneumatic device knowledge.
• Use of computerized maintenance management systems and spare‑part ordering.
• Root‑cause failure analysis (RCFA) techniques.