Instrument Maintenance Technician – Durban

About the role

The Instrument Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the installation, repair and preventive maintenance of instrument and control equipment at a power/desalination plant in Durban. The role ensures reliable operation of critical measurement and control devices while adhering to EHS standards and continuous‑improvement practices.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to instrument and control equipment breakdowns and carry out planned, preventive and predictive maintenance within defined time frames.
• Diagnose faults, troubleshoot failures and perform calibrations on pressure, temperature, level and flow measuring devices.
• Maintain and modify pneumatic and hydraulic valve actuation systems, CO₂ fire‑protection and infrared gas detection systems.
• Use SAP to order spare parts, record work orders and update maintenance logs.
• Monitor recurring issues, propose and implement modifications to eliminate repeat breakdowns.
• Provide guidance and on‑the‑job training to newly hired instrument mechanics.

Required profile

• Higher secondary education or diploma with experience in a power or desalination plant environment.
• Familiarity with plant safety procedures and ability to work under time pressure on shift duty.
• Willingness to work in hot, dirty conditions and at height.

Required skills

• Knowledge of pressure, temperature, level and flow instrumentation.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic valve actuation systems.
• Understanding of CO₂ fire‑protection and infrared gas detection systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manuals.
• Basic competence in electrical, electronic, computer, hydraulic and pneumatic devices.
• Proficiency with SAP (maintenance module) for work order management.