Instrument Mechanician (MC&I)

About the role

Transnet Pipelines is recruiting an Instrument Mechanician (MC&I) in Pinetown, reporting to the MC&I Technician (DNR) at grade I4. The role covers maintenance, fault-finding and repair of instrumentation, metering and control equipment in hazardous and potentially explosive atmospheres, ensuring safe custody transfer and transport of petroleum products, including minor installation of MC&I equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Routine maintenance to keep equipment available
• Fault finding and repair of pipeline infrastructure
• Maintain SAPPM records and obtain maintenance information
• Carry out small projects and minor installations to standard and work instructions
• Supervise and manage maintenance contracts so they meet requirements and standards
• Work safely and follow policies, procedures and work instructions

Required profile

• Apprenticeship (3 years) in process instrumentation and 3 years on the job in an instrumentation environment, OR
• Formal technical qualification (minimum N3 at a TVET) in process instrumentation with related training and 4 years on the job in an instrumentation environment
• Driver's licence code 08/10

Required skills

• SCADA system fundamentals and PLC principles and application
• Custody transfer metering principles and instrument communication protocols
• Computer literacy and competency in SAP Plant Maintenance
• Actuators knowledge and Occupational Health and Safety Act