Senwes Limited Current Job Opportunity – Apply Now!

Posted on :

24 Dec, 2024

Category :

Engineering Jobs in South Africa

At Senwes, we blend our rich heritage with cutting-edge technology to drive economic and rural regeneration – we continuously reimagine our future to enable us to expertly assist our clients, shareholders, business partners, staff and communities of impact in reimagining theirs.

 

 

 

 

Job Title: Control and Instrumentation Technician
Location: South Africa
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Engineering
Reference: 763

 

Vacancy Details

Introduction:

Senwes is one of the leading agricultural companies in South Africa. Senwes serves the Agri and food sector from farmgate to milldoor with a strategic focus which rests on six pillars – agricultural services, resources, investments, logistical services, financial services and corporate support services. Break new grounds with Senwes.

Description:

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting control systems and instrumentation in industrial environments. This role ensures the accurate and efficient operation of equipment by calibrating, repairing, and optimising process control systems, with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for reactive maintenance

  • Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and control system faults to minimise downtime.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues in control systems, instrumentation, and automation equipment using diagnostic tools and technical documentation.
  • Perform emergency repairs on critical systems such as PLCs, SCADA, and field instruments (temperature, pressure, flow sensors).
  • Maintain accurate records of reactive maintenance activities, including fault analysis and corrective actions.

Responsible for planned maintenance

  • Conduct routine inspections, calibrations, and preventive maintenance on instrumentation and control systems to ensure optimal performance.
  • Develop and follow maintenance schedules for key assets, including sensors, actuators, and control loops.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards by documenting calibration and maintenance activities.
  • Monitor the performance of control systems and recommend adjustments to prevent unplanned downtime.

Responsible for system development and continuous improvement

  • Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to identify opportunities for control system enhancements.
  • Implement system upgrades, modifications, and process improvements to increase efficiency and reliability.
  • Participate in the design and commissioning of new control and instrumentation projects.
  • Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for control system operation and maintenance.
  • Provide feedback and technical support for the integration of new technologies and automation solutions.

Requirements:

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical or industrial engineering, or another B.Eng. degree with experience in process analysis and -optimization.
  • 2 – 3 years’ experience at a consulting firm as an industrial engineer and project manager AND / OR 2 – 3 years’ experience in the industrial environment as an industrial engineer and project manager.

 

To Apply

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Application Deadline: January 18 2025

We are committed to transformation through the appointment of persons from designated groups and potential candidates from these groups will enjoy preference.

Kindly note that a consumer credit record will be requested in respect of all appointments which involve dealing with cash or finances.

Should you meet the above requirements and be of the opinion that you can make a contribution to the company, kindly register and apply on our Career Page.

Should we not have contacted you within six weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.


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