Instrument Mechanician | Transnet Careers

Transnet Vacancies – Instrument Mechanician

Position Purpose

The Instrument Mechanician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, fault-finding and repairing instrumentation, metering, measurement and control equipment in accordance with Transnet Pipelines’ policies, procedures and international standards.

The role involves working in classified hazardous locations and potentially explosive atmospheres to ensure the safe, efficient and effective custody transfer and transportation of petroleum products. The Instrument Mechanician is also responsible for carrying out minor installations of measurement, control and instrumentation (MC&I) equipment.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

1. Routine Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance to ensure optimal equipment availability, reliability and operational efficiency.
2. Fault Finding and Repairs: Identify equipment faults and carry out effective repairs to maintain the integrity of pipeline infrastructure.
3. Maintenance Administration: Use SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM) to record maintenance information and retrieve relevant equipment and maintenance records.
4. Small Projects and Minor Installations: Execute minor installations and small projects in accordance with approved standards, specifications and work instructions.
5. Maintenance Contract Management: Supervise and manage maintenance contractors to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, technical specifications and applicable standards.
6. Health and Safety: Perform all duties safely to protect yourself, colleagues, the environment and other stakeholders from potential harm.
7. Compliance with Policies and Procedures: Adhere to organisational policies, procedures and work instructions to ensure consistency and compliance in all maintenance activities.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet one of the following qualification and experience requirements:

• Successfully completed a three-year apprenticeship in Process Instrumentation, with at least three years of relevant on-the-job experience in an instrumentation environment; OR
• Hold a formal technical qualification of at least N3 in Process Instrumentation from a TVET institution, together with relevant training and at least four years of on-the-job experience in an instrumentation environment.

Additional Requirements

• Valid Code 08 or Code 10 driver’s licence.
• Relevant technical training in process instrumentation and associated fields.

Required Competencies and Technical Skills

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge and competency in the following areas:

• Fundamentals of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) principles and applications.
• Custody transfer metering principles.
• Instrument communication protocols.
• Computer literacy and the ability to use relevant technical applications.
• Ability to use SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM).
• Knowledge and competency in the operation and maintenance of actuators.
• Understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).

Employment Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups in accordance with the organisation’s Employment Equity Plan and the targets of the relevant Operating Division.