Location: Onsite / Field-Based
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Electrical Engineering | Instrumentation | Industrial Automation
WatersEdge Solutions is seeking an experienced and hands-on Instrumentation Technician to join one of our engineering partners. This is a high-impact, field-based role working across a variety of industrial environments. If you thrive in technically complex settings and enjoy working on state-of-the-art instrumentation and control systems, this role offers an exciting opportunity to do just that.
About the Role
As an Instrumentation Technician, you'll play a vital role in managing, maintaining, and commissioning a broad range of electrical and instrumentation equipment. You'll be involved in everything from client liaison and procurement to hands-on field servicing and control system programming. This is a diverse and engaging role ideal for someone with strong technical acumen and practical experience in the EC&I space.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee projects, liaise with clients, vendors, and contractors for procurement, spares, and job completion
Install, calibrate, maintain, commission, and troubleshoot field and lab instrumentation (flow, pressure, differential pressure, temperature, level sensors, wireless devices, valves)
Service equipment including ABB breakers (1600A-5000A), drives, soft starters, HV switchgear, smart relays, dosing pumps, generators, and lighting systems
Perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance and plant upgrades across diverse sectors (FMCG, solar farms, wastewater treatment, etc.)
Program Siemens S7 PLCs via TIA Portal, Deep Sea controllers, IFM PLCs, and HMI systems
Operate testing tools such as Megger, Fluke multimeters and dataloggers, fibre splicing equipment, OTDR, and current loop testers
Execute FAT testing, safety system checks, loop/alarm testing, and IO testing
Complete and document commissioning records, including fault logging and audit trails
Communicate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success
Travel to client sites for testing, fault-finding, and commissioning support
What You'll Bring
Electrical & Instrumentation qualification (Red Seal preferred)
3-5 years' experience in an electrical/instrumentation technician role
Strong working knowledge of EC&I systems, instrumentation, and PLCs
Experience with fibre optic splicing (minimum 2 years)
Proficiency in troubleshooting and using logic flow diagrams and P&IDs
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols: Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet, ASi, IO-Link
Competency with commissioning software and electrical testing tools
A proactive mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities
Nice to Have
Basic project management skills
Exposure to sectors like solar energy, data centres, or food and beverage processing
What's On Offer
A varied and challenging role with exposure to cutting-edge technologies
Opportunities to work across multiple industrial sectors and environments
Supportive team culture focused on safety, quality, and innovation
Company Culture
At WatersEdge Solutions, we partner with forward-thinking engineering firms committed to continuous improvement and technical excellence. Our client values safety, innovation, and quality, with a hands-on team culture that encourages growth, accountability, and operational efficiency.
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