Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

We are looking for a skilled and hands-on **Electrical & Instrumentation Technician** to join our technical and maintenance team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and commissioning of **electrical systems, instrumentation equipment, control systems, and industrial automation equipment**.

The ideal candidate should have practical experience working in an industrial, manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, energy, utilities, engineering, or similar technical environment, with a strong understanding of both **electrical systems and instrumentation and control systems**.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically competent professional who enjoys solving problems, maintaining equipment reliability, and working in a safety-focused industrial environment.

## Tasks

• Install, maintain, inspect, test, and repair electrical equipment and systems.
• Carry out preventive and corrective electrical maintenance.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and identify root causes of equipment failures.
• Maintain motors, generators, transformers, switchgear, control panels, MCCs, distribution boards, and related electrical equipment.
• Test electrical circuits, cables, connections, motors, control systems, and protection devices.
• Perform electrical installations and modifications in accordance with approved drawings and standards.
• Inspect electrical equipment for defects, wear, overheating, loose connections, and other potential faults.
• Support electrical equipment commissioning and start-up activities.
• Carry out electrical isolation and reinstatement procedures in accordance with site safety requirements.
• Assist with emergency breakdown maintenance and equipment restoration.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial instrumentation and control equipment.
• Calibrate measuring instruments and process-control devices.
• Work with instruments including **pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters and switches**.
• Maintain control valves, actuators, positioners, sensors, switches, gauges, and related instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot instrument loops and control circuits.
• Carry out instrument loop checking and functional testing.
• Perform calibration using appropriate test and calibration equipment.
• Assist with commissioning and testing of instrumentation systems.
• Identify faulty instruments and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Maintain accurate calibration records and instrumentation documentation.
• Troubleshoot and maintain **PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial control systems** where applicable.
• Assist engineers with PLC and control-system fault diagnosis.
• Test input/output signals and control loops.
• Identify communication, sensor, actuator, and control-system faults.
• Support automation and process-control improvement projects.
• Assist with modifications and upgrades to control and automation systems.
• Execute planned preventive maintenance schedules.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and technical faults.
• Diagnose electrical, instrumentation, and control-system problems.
• Replace defective components and restore equipment to operational condition.
• Maintain maintenance records and equipment history.
• Identify recurring equipment problems and recommend solutions.
• Support reliability improvement initiatives.
• Conduct inspections and functional tests on electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Perform continuity, insulation resistance, voltage, current, and other relevant electrical tests.
• Conduct instrument calibration and verification.
• Participate in equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and instrumentation drawings.
• Verify installations against approved drawings and technical specifications.
• Follow all Company health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Comply with electrical safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Apply **Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)** procedures before working on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Report unsafe conditions, electrical hazards, equipment defects, and incidents.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Participate in toolbox meetings, safety briefings, risk assessments, and permit-to-work processes.

## Requirements

• HND, Diploma, or equivalent qualification in **Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Industrial Automation**, or a related technical discipline.
• A relevant City & Guilds, NVTI, COTVET, or other recognized technical qualification may be considered alongside relevant experience.
• Minimum **3 years' relevant experience** as an Electrical Technician, Instrumentation Technician, Electrical & Instrumentation Technician, E&I Technician, Industrial Electrician, or similar technical role.
• Experience in an industrial or process environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience in **manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, power generation, utilities, food processing, chemical processing, or heavy industry** will be an advantage.
• Practical experience with electrical maintenance and industrial instrumentation is required.
• Experience with PLCs, control systems, automation, calibration, and industrial electrical equipment will be an advantage.