Control & Instrumentation Mechanician

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Control & Instrumentation Mechanician

Ngodwana, Mpumalanga

Join a High-Performance Industrial Plant Environment

We are looking for a skilled Control & Instrumentation Mechanician who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and takes pride in keeping critical plant systems running safely and efficiently.

If you enjoy fault-finding, working with advanced control systems, and being the person who solves problems when it really matters this role is for you.

What Youll Be Doing (Your Day-to-Day)

You will be responsible for maintaining the "brains" of the plant ensuring all instrumentation and control systems are accurate, reliable, and fully operational.

Your work will include:

Installing, calibrating, and maintaining instruments (temperature, pressure, level, flow)

Diagnosing and repairing faults on PLCs, sensors, valves, and control systems

Performing preventative maintenance to avoid costly breakdowns

Using test equipment (multimeters, loop calibrators, oscilloscopes) to troubleshoot issues

Inspecting plant equipment and responding to alarms and failures

Supporting plant operations during breakdowns and shutdowns

Interpreting technical drawings and specifications

Ensuring all work complies with safety, environmental, and industry standards

Communicating effectively with operators, engineers, and maintenance teams

What Were Looking For

Were looking for someone who is:

  • A qualified C&I Mechanician (Red Seal preferred)
  • Holding a Diploma or equivalent in Control & Instrumentation
  • With 35 years post-apprenticeship experience in a heavy industrial or power/processing plant
  • Strong in fault-finding and problem-solving
  • Comfortable working with PLCs and automated systems
  • Hands-on, reliable, and able to work under pressure
  • Willing to work shifts, overtime, and breakdown call-outs
  • Safety-focused with a solid understanding of plant regulations
What Sets You Apart
  • You dont just fix problems you find the root cause
  • Youre confident working both in the field and on control systems
  • You take ownership and can lead when required
  • You communicate clearly and work well within a team

Why Join Us

Work in a large-scale, technologically advanced plant
  • Be part of a highly skilled maintenance team
  • Play a critical role in keeping operations running
  • Opportunities to grow your technical and leadership skills

Apply Now

If youre a driven C&I professional who enjoys solving real-world plant challenges and wants to be part of a high-performing environment, we want to hear from you.

👉 Submit your CV today and take the next step in your technical career.

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