{"id":30414,"date":"2026-02-23T12:02:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T12:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/mechanician-instruments\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T00:24:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T00:24:25","slug":"mechanician-instruments","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=30414","title":{"rendered":"Mechanician: Instruments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Description<\/p>\n<p>\tWe are hiring!<br \/>\n\tWe\u2019re on the lookout for an experienced\u00a0Instruments Mechanician\u00a0who\u00a0will ensure optimum plant availability by efficient maintenance of all instrumentation systems and equipment according to engineering safety<\/p>\n<p>As an Instruments Mechanician, you will be responsible for:<\/p>\n<p>\tInstalls, commissions, modifies and maintains instrument<br \/>\n\tinstallations and DCS equipment by the application of engineering expertise and skills in order to satisfy Engineering\u00a0and Production standards and requirements.<br \/>\n\tOptimises by loop tuning, investigates and fault-finds process\u00a0controls systems (DCS) by the application of engineering skills,\u00a0process plant and process control knowledge so as to maintain\u00a0performance requirements of such systems.<br \/>\n\tRemoves defective instruments from system, decontaminates,\u00a0disassembles, and cleans instruments, and replaces defective parts, using hand tools.<br \/>\n\tReassembles instruments and replaces instruments in system, using hand tools.<br \/>\n\tCalibrates readings on instruments according to standards and\u00a0adjusts phasing and aligns stages to ensure accuracy of recording and indicating function.<br \/>\n\tRecords calibrations made, parts and components used, and inventory of parts on hand.<br \/>\n\tPrepares schematic drawings, sketches, and reports to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits, and systems.<br \/>\n\tPerforms other related duties as assigned for the purpose of\u00a0ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.<br \/>\n\tAccurately capturing and closing out daily maintenance activities using SAP, ensuring all work is properly documented in line with company procedures and compliance requirements.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tRequired to work standby and overtime as required.<br \/>\n\tUnderstands the SHEQ requirements of the Section.<br \/>\n\tMonitor subordinate\u2019s performance against SHEQ requirements<br \/>\n\tand corrects non-conformances.<br \/>\n\tInvestigates incidents (SHEQ) and identify root causes of Non Conformances and corrects deviations.<br \/>\n\tMaintains a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at\u00a0all time.<\/p>\n<p>\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bWhat are we looking for?<\/p>\n<p>\tFull N3<br \/>\n\tInstrument Trade Test Certificate.<br \/>\n\tMinimum (3) years\u2019 plant operations experience .<br \/>\n\tComputer Literate (MS Office Package)<br \/>\n\tSAP knowledge will be advantageous.<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.sappi.com ) or<\/p>\n<p>www.sappi.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/www.sappi.com","_company_name":"Sappi","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.sappi.com","_company_tagline":"Sappi is a global company focused on providing dissolving wood pulp, paper-pulp and paper based solutions to its direct and indirect customer base across more than 100 countries. 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