C&I Technician / Senior C&I Technician – Underground Mining
Marvel Placement Consultant · North West
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- Our client, a leading underground mining operation based in Mooinooi, North West , is seeking an experienced and hands-on Control & Instrumentation C&I Technician to join their engineering team.
- This role is suited to a technically strong individual with proven underground mining experience, who is hands-on and experienced in maintenance, fault-finding, commissioning and troubleshooting of instrumentation, PLC and SCADA systems .
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric
- N4 Certificate or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation or Control Systems
- Trade Test in Instrumentation, Electrical or a related field
- Minimum 5 years' hands-on C&I experience within a mining or heavy industrial environment
- Proven underground mining experience essential
- Strong practical experience with process-related instrumentation, PLCs, SCADA systems and industrial process control
- Experience in maintenance, fault-finding, calibration, repairs and commissioning
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings
- Knowledge of project management principles
- Experience implementing engineering changes and commissioning equipment
- Knowledge of MHSA, SHEQ and mining safety requirements
- Computer literate
- Medically fit to work underground
- ECSA registration as a Technician or Technologist would be advantageous
Key Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, installation and repairs on process-related instrumentation and control systems
- Conduct fault-finding and diagnostics on PLC, SCADA and related control equipment
- Calibrate, test and commission instrumentation and control equipment
- Maintain and troubleshoot underground process-related systems, including pumps, conveyors, ventilation and monitoring systems
- Implement engineering changes and assist with equipment modifications and improvements
- Assist with the planning and execution of engineering and improvement projects
- Apply project management principles when assisting with engineering projects
- Complete preventative and planned maintenance activities
- Assist with shutdowns, breakdowns and improvement projects
- Interpret technical drawings, specifications and instrumentation documentation
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports
- Ensure maximum equipment reliability and availability
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, procedures and applicable mining regulations
- Liaise with engineering and production teams to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability
Desired Skills & Competencies
- Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting ability
- Practical, hands-on approach
- Strong knowledge of instrumentation, PLC and SCADA systems
- Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in an underground mining environment
Closing Date: 2026-09-27