Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer / Technician

About

An opportunity for an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer / Technician is required for permanent employment based in the Gauteng Region.

• This role is ideally suited to a hands-on, technically strong individual with extensive petrochemical industry exposure, who is capable of supporting operations and managing projects within fuel depots, refinery environments, and hazardous-area installations.
• This is a career growth position with clear succession into a full Operations / Project Management role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of EPCM projects within petrochemical environments
• Support operations and project delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and specifications are met
• Hands-on involvement in installation, testing, commissioning, and fault-finding of E&I systems
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design layouts
• Provide technical leadership and on-site support to installation teams and contractors
• Ensure all systems and installations comply with safety standards, hazardous area requirements, and industry regulations
• Work across multiple systems including PLC, SCADA, MCC, fire & gas detection, tank gauging, and hydrocarbon detection systems
• Support documentation, reporting, and governance requirements across projects
• Engage with clients, consultants, and internal teams to ensure professional project delivery
• Assist in continuous improvement of technical processes, service delivery, and operational efficiency
• Exposure to explosion-proof (Ex) environments and compliance standards