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Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

MC Technology StaffingHoogeveen, South Africa

23 days ago

Job description

As an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician, you will play a key role in keeping industrial production lines running safely and efficiently. You are responsible for executing both planned and unplanned maintenance tasks, troubleshooting complex

faults, and contributing to improvement projects. Your work spans across electrical systems, instrumentation, automation, and mechanical components.

Your Responsibilities :

As an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician, your tasks will include :

Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on a wide range of production installations
Troubleshooting complex issues in electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems
Collaborating with production, engineering, and safety departments
Logging and reporting activities in SAP or similar systems
Supervising external contractors and ensuring work is carried out safely
Participating in improvement teams to reduce downtime and increase reliability
Supporting upgrades, modifications, and new installations

You should have :

Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) as an Electrician or Instrumentation Mechanician

Experience in a manufacturing or process environment (5 years minimum)

Valid Wiremans License is an advantage

Knowledge of PLC / SCADA (e.g., Siemens S7, Rockwell) and DCS systems is a plus

Affinity with high-voltage systems (up to 10kV) and basic mechanical insight

Familiarity with ERP systems (such as SAP)

Valid safety certifications