E&I Engineer / Technician (Assistant Operations/Project Manager)
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Title
E&I Engineer / Technician (Assistant Operations/Project Manager)
Area: Johannesburg
Industry: Petrochemical / EPCM / Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering
Ref No.: TRG 2485
Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable (Above-market package based on experience)
Start Date: As soon as possible / Negotiable
Type: Permanent
Special Instructions: Career growth opportunity into Operations / Project Manager (E&I)
An opportunity for an experienced ELECTRICAL & 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.
- 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
- N6 Certificate / National Diploma / Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Trade Tested Electrician (essential)
- Membership of professional bodies (e.g. MIE) advantageous
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in Electrical & Instrumentation within petrochemical / fuel storage / refinery environments
- Strong hands-on experience with installations, commissioning, and testing (not purely design-based role)
- Proven experience working on EPCM projects and site-based industrial installations
- Exposure to systems such as:
- PLC / HMI / SCADA Systems
- Motor Control Centres (MCC)
- Emergency Shutdown Systems
- Tank Gauging & AOPS
- Fire & Gas Detection Systems
- Hydrocarbon Detection Systems
- Medium Voltage Switchgear & Transformers
- UPS, Generators, and Backup Power Systems
- Experience within fuel depots, petrochemical plants, or similar environments (advantageous exposure to major industry players)
- Strong problem-solving, fault-finding, and troubleshooting abilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to take ownership, work independently, and operate in high-responsibility environments
- Willingness to travel to sites and work between office and project environments
- Traceable & contactable references
- Local residency or relocation required
- Submit CV (Word / PDF) to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com, Ref # (TRG 2482)
Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable (Above-market package based on experience)
Start Date: As soon as possible / Negotiable
Type: Permanent
Special Instructions: Career growth opportunity into Operations / Project Manager (E&I)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Only applications from suitably experienced candidates who meet the requirements of this vacancy will be considered.
- Interested candidates must submit their updated CV (Word / PDF) via email to ***email_hidden***, quoting the correct Ref. Number (TRG 2485) in the subject line.
Please attach all relevant supporting documentation, including (where applicable):
- Tertiary and secondary qualifications
- Professional memberships and/or partnerships
- Trade, training, and/or in-house certificates
- Relevant operating, vehicle, hardware, or equipment licences
- Previous employment references with contactable details
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
- If you do not receive feedback within three (3) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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