Senior C&I (Control & Instrumentation) Technician

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Location: Gauteng – Kempton Park
Employment Type: Permanent

Salary : Market related

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Technician to join a leading power generation and industrial operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of instrumentation and control systems across the plant while ensuring maximum plant availability, operational efficiency, and compliance with all safety standards.

This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who enjoys fault-finding, mentoring junior technicians, and working within a high-performance industrial environment.

Minimum Requirements

  • Matric / Grade 12
  • Qualified Instrumentation Technician (Trade Tested)
  • National Diploma (or equivalent) in Control & Instrumentation
  • Minimum 7 years’ post-trade experience in a fossil fuel power station or heavy industrial plant
  • Strong analytical and fault-finding skills
  • Experience using calibration and testing equipment
  • Knowledge of plant safety regulations and Permit to Work systems
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic drawings
  • Computer literacy:
    • MS Outlook
    • MS Word
    • MS Excel
    • MS Project
    • Maximo
    • AccPac

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain instrumentation and control systems throughout the plant
  • Perform routine inspections, testing, calibration and maintenance of instrumentation
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical and instrumentation faults
  • Ensure all instrumentation operates safely and efficiently
  • Conduct preventative and breakdown maintenance
  • Support planned maintenance shutdowns and plant outages
  • Assist with developing maintenance procedures and work scopes
  • Contribute to plant improvement and optimisation initiatives
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to C&I Technicians
  • Assist with the implementation of new instrumentation technologies
  • Ensure compliance with safety procedures and permit systems
  • Report defects, unsafe conditions and implement corrective actions
  • Promote high housekeeping and maintenance standards

Technical Experience

Experience working with:

  • PLC systems
  • Flow meters
  • Pressure transmitters
  • Temperature transmitters
  • Thermocouples
  • Pneumatic control equipment
  • Steam systems
  • Vacuum systems
  • Oil plant systems
  • Calibration equipment
  • Industrial instrumentation

Competencies

  • Strong problem-solving ability
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • Leadership and mentoring ability
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong commitment to safety
  • Team player with a positive attitude

Physical Requirements

  • Good eyesight
  • Not colour blind
  • Comfortable working in industrial environments including:
    • High temperatures
    • Dust
    • Noise
    • Working at heights
    • High-voltage environment