E&I Engineer / Technician (Assistant Operations/Project Manager)

Title: E&I Engineer / Technician (Assistant Operations/Project Manager)

Area: Johannesburg

Industry: Petrochemical / EPCM / Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering

Ref No.: TRG 2485

Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable (Above-market package based on experience)

Start Date: As soon as possible / Negotiable

Type: Permanent

Special Instructions: Career growth opportunity into Operations / Project Manager (E&I)

An opportunity for an experienced ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION (E&I) ENGINEER / TECHNICIAN is required for permanent employment based in the Gauteng Region.

• This role is ideally suited to a hands-on, technically strong individual with extensive petrochemical industry exposure, who is capable of supporting operations and managing projects within fuel depots, refinery environments, and hazardous-area installations.
• This is a career growth position with clear succession into a full Operations / Project Management role.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of EPCM projects within petrochemical environments
• Support operations and project delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and specifications are met
• Hands-on involvement in installation, testing, commissioning, and fault-finding of E&I systems
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design layouts
• Provide technical leadership and on-site support to installation teams and contractors
• Ensure all systems and installations comply with safety standards, hazardous area requirements, and industry regulations
• Work across multiple systems including PLC, SCADA, MCC, fire & gas detection, tank gauging, and hydrocarbon detection systems
• Support documentation, reporting, and governance requirements across projects
• Engage with clients, consultants, and internal teams to ensure professional project delivery
• Assist in continuous improvement of technical processes, service delivery, and operational efficiency
• Exposure to explosion-proof (Ex) environments and compliance standards

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• N6 Certificate / National Diploma / Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Trade Tested Electrician (essential)
• Membership of professional bodies (e.g. MIE) advantageous
• Minimum 10 years experience in Electrical & Instrumentation within petrochemical / fuel storage / refinery environments
• Strong hands-on experience with installations, commissioning, and testing (not purely design-based role)
• Proven experience working on EPCM projects and site-based industrial installations
• Exposure to systems such as:
• PLC / HMI / SCADA Systems
• Motor Control Centres (MCC)
• Emergency Shutdown Systems
• Tank Gauging & AOPS
• Fire & Gas Detection Systems
• Hydrocarbon Detection Systems
• Medium Voltage Switchgear & Transformers
• UPS, Generators, and Backup Power Systems

• Experience within fuel depots, petrochemical plants, or similar environments (advantageous exposure to major industry players)
• Strong problem-solving, fault-finding, and troubleshooting abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to take ownership, work independently, and operate in high-responsibility environments
• Willingness to travel to sites and work between office and project environments
• Traceable & contactable references
• Local residency or relocation required