Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician X2
Fempower Recruitment Excellence · Pretoria, Gauteng
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- We are seeking 2 E&I Technicians for a hands-on execution role supporting automation projects across the Automotive and Food & Beverage sectors. This is a technical delivery position focused on electrical and instrumentation installation, commissioning support, and quality workmanship, with no project management or client-facing responsibilities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Trade Certificate: Electrician Red Seal advantageous or Millwright with instrumentation training
- Formal Instrumentation qualification/certification non-negotiable
- 3-5+ years' industrial E&I experience
- Food & Beverage industry experience essential
- Experience with system integrators or industrial automation companies preferred
- Strong control panel building, FAT, and commissioning experience
- Ability to interpret EPLAN drawings, single-line diagrams, and loop drawings
- Valid driver's licence and reliable transport
Advantageous Skills
- Siemens PLCs, VSDs, and instrumentation
- EPLAN software
- SCADA/HMI systems
- MCCs and industrial networks
- ATEX environments
Travel & Benefits
- International deployment opportunities
- Travel allowance for overseas assignments
Key Responsibilities
- Execute electrical installations, panel building, MCC installation, cabling, and terminations to approved drawings
- Install and terminate field instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level devices
- Support loop checking, FATs, commissioning, and project handovers
- Maintain accurate EPLAN redlining and as-built documentation
- Conduct quality checks, inspections, and testing of completed work
- Participate in panel build, site installation, and commissioning activities