Controls and Instrumentation Technician_Vanderbijlpark

Air Products South Africa is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Controls and Instrumentation Technician . If you are passionate about instrumentation maintenance and meet the requirements outlined below, we encourage you to apply Overview & Key Responsibilities As a Controls and Instrumentation Technician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing instrumentation across all Air Products facilities. Your key responsibilities will include: Instrumentation Maintenance: Troubleshoot, install, and repair all plant instrumentation and controls. Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to Health & Safety protocols, including contractor management in line with AP standards. Control System Engineering: Lead control system engineering initiatives. Project Management: Manage plant projects in alignment with AP best practices. Effective Communication: Facilitate clear communication among teams. Operational Support: Assist Operations teams in resolving process operating problems, enhancing efficiency and reliability. Advanced Control Implementation: Implement and maintain advanced control initiatives. Productivity Improvement: Drive productivity improvements through advanced controls and IP 21 changes. Essential Requirements To be considered for this role, you must meet the following qualifications: Education: Minimum of Grade 12 qualification with relevant technical qualification (S4). Trade: Instrumentation Trade Test Experience: At least 5 years in heavy industry Instrumentation and Control equipment. PLC/DCS Expertise: 5-10 years of experience with PLC/DCS systems. System Knowledge: Experience with ABB 800XA, Siemens PCS7, or Allen Bradley Systems (SCADA & PLC), including programming and fault-finding. Control System Design: Ability to design, build, install, and implement new control systems. Technical Skills: Working knowledge of Modbus systems, VMware/ESXi, networking, and VLAN systems. Project Management: Proven project management experience. Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with plant operators, process engineers, and management. Software Proficiency: Familiarity with MS Office Suite, especially Excel and Word. Standards Knowledge: Basic understanding of NOSA and ISO Standards. Drivers License: Valid drivers license (Code B). Flexibility: Willingness to work overtime as needed. If you meet these qualifications and are ready to contribute to a dynamic team at Air Products, we invite you to submit your application

Location: Vanderbijlpark, ZA

Posted Date: 2/19/2025