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Experience
5 - 8 Years
Job Location
Education
Diploma(Engineering), Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Electrical)
Nationality
South African, Any Nationality
Gender
Any
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
1.1 Job Scope Summary
The EI&C Technician Team Leader is responsible for performing hands-on maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation, electrical, and control systems. The role combines strong technical expertise with supervisory and coordination responsibilities, including supervising and guiding junior EI&C technicians in daily maintenance activities and ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards and procedures.
The EI&C Technician Team Leader Technician also assists the Maintenance Manager in planning,
monitoring, coordinating, and reporting EI&C maintenance activities to support the safe, reliable, and
efficient operation of plant equipment and systems.
1.2 Job Responsibilities
A.) Technical & Hands-On
Performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of instrument application, operation, and the electrical and mechanical principles involved in repair, testing, and calibration
Maintains alarms and automatic shutdown systems activated by one or more process variables
Troubleshoots and analyzes PLC and DCS logic circuitry, along with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems
Conducts installation, inspection, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and control systems (sensors, transmitters, analyzers, PLCs, HMIs, control valves, SCADA/DCS interfaces)
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on assigned I&C equipment
Conduct daily plant inspections, walkdowns, and log operational anomalies
Plans details of assigned jobs using sketches, blueprints, schematics, and complex drawings
Consults with operations and technical groups on safety procedures and job hazards
Calibrate valves, MOVs, transmitters, analyzers, and other field instrumentation
Assist in testing and commissioning of new I&C equipment
Maintain and update equipment documentation, including drawings, certificates, and procedures
B.) Supervisory & Coordination
Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical support to junior I&C technicians
Coordinate I&C work assignments under the direction of the Maintenance Manager
Track, monitor, and report on maintenance activities, highlighting issues or delays
Assist in supervising external technicians or contractors during maintenance activities
Support planning and scheduling of preventive and corrective maintenance
Assist the Maintenance Manager in spare parts management, procurement, and budget preparation
C.) Compliance, Safety & Reporting
Ensure all I&C activities comply with HSE requirements, company procedures, and operational standards
Record all maintenance work accurately in the CMMS or ERP system
Conduct basic risk assessments and participate in plant safety meetings
Prepare reports on plant performance, maintenance trends, and incidents
Notes: The above job duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature of the work and are not intended to be an inclusive list of all responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change or vary depending on the specific needs of the operations.
1.3 Educational/Professional Qualifications/Training Certifications
Diploma in Engineering or equivalent certifications
HSE accredited training qualifications
Desired Candidate Profile
1.4 Job Experience & Software Competencies
5–8 years of experience in I&C maintenance, preferably in industrial, power generation, or Waste-to-Energy facilities
Diploma or degree in Instrumentation & Control, Electrical, or related engineering discipline
Hands-on experience with PLCs, SCADA/DCS, sensors, transmitters, analyzers, valves, MOVs, and other field instruments
Knowledge of electrical systems, process control, N.E.C., ISA standards, DC, and emergency systems
Knowledge of HSE standards, procedures, and plant safety requirements
Experience supervising or mentoring junior technicians
Knowledge of environmental controls and equipment
Proficient or familiar with systems used for I&C maintenance, monitoring, and reporting, e.g as below:
- Maintenance & Asset Management: IBM Maximo, Infor EAM, CMMS tools
Control & Operations Systems:
- Advanced Process Control (APC)
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
- ERP / Work Order Systems: SAP PM, Oracle Maintenance, or equivalent
- Productivity & Reporting: MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
1.5 Core Competencies
Safety Focus: Leads by example in enforcing power plant and waste-to-energy safety rules, including permit-to-work, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and environmental safety requirements. Actively leads toolbox talks, mentors junior staff on safe work practices, and ensures safety compliance during complex and high-risk I&C activities.
Technical Expertise: Possesses advanced practical knowledge of power plant and waste-to-energy instrumentation and control systems, including sensors, transmitters, control valves, PLC/DCS systems, analyzers, interlocks, and safety systems. Independently performs complex calibration, testing, troubleshooting, loop checking, commissioning, and modification works in accordance with approved procedures and standards.
Processing Details (Analysis/Reasoning): Analyzes complex instrument signals, control loops, alarms, and system behavior to identify root causes of faults and performance deviations. Detects incomplete, incorrect, or unreliable instrumentation and control logic and determines appropriate testing, adjustment, repair, or improvement actions.
Accountability: Demonstrates strong ownership of assigned systems, maintenance activities, and plant areas. Ensures work is executed to high technical and safety standards, validates work completed by junior technicians and contractors, and ensures accurate documentation and reporting.
Adaptability: Demonstrates high reliability and ability to perform under pressure in a power plant and waste-to-energy environment. Effectively manages technical, operational, and organizational changes, supports shift operations, and adapts to evolving plant conditions and priorities.
Problem-Solving: Leads troubleshooting and resolution of complex I&C issues related to boilers, turbines, generators, waste-handling systems, flue gas treatment, and auxiliary plant equipment. Applies systematic root-cause analysis and develops corrective and preventive actions aligned with operational and safety requirements.
Team Work: Acts as a technical leader within multidisciplinary operations and maintenance teams. Guides and mentor’s junior technicians, coordinates with engineers, operators, and contractors, and promotes knowledge sharing to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation.
Employment Type
- Full Time
Company Industry
- Power Generation
- Power Distribution
- Energy
- Nuclear Energy
Department / Functional Area
- Installation
- Maintenance
- Operations
- Repair
Keywords
- E&IC Technician
- Team Leader
- Instrumentation
- Electrical Systems
- Control Systems
- Maintenance
- Calibration
- Troubleshooting
- PLC
- DCS
- SCADA
- Sensors
- Transmitters
- Analyzers
- Valves
- MOVs
- Process Control
- N.E.C.
- ISA Standards
- HSE
- CMMS
- ERP
- IBM Maximo
- Infor EAM
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