Instrumentation Technician

SUMMARY:
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Instrumentation Technician Reporting to the Area Maintenance Manager in Western Cape, this position is required to provide industrial field instrumentation selection, configuration, maintenance and fault finding to all Operation & Maintenance contracts and projects under the supervision of WSSA group of companies & Zana Manzi in the Western Cape, including but not limited to Water & Wastewater Treatment Works, Water Re-use & Desalination plants, Dewatering facilities, and subsidiary systems. The incumbent will also be responsible for the implementation and execution of new instrumentation installations projects.
The position is based at the Zandvliet WWTW’s, Macassar, Western Cape. CRITICAL PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
Ensure application of and adherence to the Maintenance Information system (SAGE ACCPACC Service Manager) asset management) and ensure all assets are clearly marked and controlled with Asset Register.
Attend to field instrumentation faults and break-downs, and prioritize jobs accordingly.
Plan & perform routine services, repairs and preventative maintenance of the instrumentation equipment in a professional and cost effective manner, timeously.
Advanced understanding of equipment reliability concepts.
Apply sound human resource principles, administration and control procedures in order to meet performance objectives.
Ensure safety and housekeeping meets the standards as set out in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act at high level and comply with all applicable ISO system requirements and ensure continual improvement of these systems.
Ensure that specified, approved and contractual required stock levels are kept.
High standard of Monitoring and Reporting on field instrumentation equipment condition.
Assist with pricing, tendering and implementation on new instrumentation installations. COMPETENCY PROFILE:
Knowledge and skills
Qualified Instrumentation Technician having undergone apprenticeship or equivalent training.
Instrumentation Red Seal certified.
Five years relevant experience in maintenance of large instrumentation installations.
Five years relevant experience in Citect SCADA, Ethernet networks and PLC control systems as well as field control instrumentation and VSD operations and set up.
Strong supervisory, analytical, trouble shooting and problem solving skills.
High level of computer literacy in Microsoft Office
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Planning and logistical skills with a proven record of satisfactory prior performance.
Minimum Valid Code 08 driver’s license. Must be prepared to travel long distances.
Must perform standby duties and be able to respond promptly.