EC&I ENGINEER – MAINTENANCE

SUMMARY:
An established engineering operation is seeking an experienced Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer with a strong maintenance background to join its technical team.
The successful candidate will have more than 10 years of relevant industry experience, with proven expertise in process instrumentation, control systems and electrical maintenance within a manufacturing, mining, power generation or heavy industrial environment.
This role will focus on maintaining, troubleshooting and improving industrial control and instrumentation systems to ensure equipment reliability, operational efficiency and minimal production downtime.

POSITION INFO:
An established engineering operation is seeking an experienced Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer with a strong maintenance background to join its technical team. The successful candidate will have more than 10 years of relevant industry experience, with proven expertise in process instrumentation, control systems and electrical maintenance within a manufacturing, mining, power generation or heavy industrial environment. This role will focus on maintaining, troubleshooting and improving industrial control and instrumentation systems to ensure equipment reliability, operational efficiency and minimal production downtime. Key Responsibilities Oversee and support the maintenance of electrical, control and instrumentation systems across industrial operations. Maintain, troubleshoot and optimise PLC-based control systems, particularly Siemens PLC platforms. Provide technical support for SCADA and DCS systems. Diagnose and resolve instrumentation, automation and control system faults. Perform and oversee calibration, testing and maintenance of process instruments, including pressure, flow, level and temperature transmitters. Ensure the reliability and availability of plant instrumentation and control equipment. Develop and implement preventative and corrective maintenance strategies. Investigate recurring equipment failures and conduct root cause analysis. Monitor system performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and plant availability. Work closely with operations, production, engineering and maintenance teams to resolve technical issues. Ensure maintenance activities comply with relevant safety standards, engineering procedures and regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate technical documentation, maintenance records and instrumentation registers. Support upgrades, modifications and continuous improvement projects involving control and instrumentation systems. Minimum Requirements B.Tech or B.Eng in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Instrumentation and Control Engineering. More than 10 years of relevant EC&I engineering experience. Experience in process instrumentation and control engineering within manufacturing, mining, power generation or heavy industry. Strong knowledge and practical experience with Siemens PLC systems. Exposure to SCADA and DCS systems. Experience with industrial communication protocols, including: Profibus Modbus Ethernet/IP OPC Practical calibration, testing and maintenance experience on process instruments, including pressure, flow, level and temperature instrumentation. Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capabilities. Advantageous Experience Experience with industrial automation upgrades and control system modifications. Exposure to plant shutdowns, commissioning and maintenance planning. Experience with preventative maintenance systems and reliability improvement initiatives. Knowledge of industrial safety standards and maintenance best practices. Key Competencies Strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills. Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting ability. Practical, hands-on maintenance approach. Ability to work under pressure in an operational industrial environment. Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills. Proactive approach to equipment reliability and continuous improvement. High attention to detail and commitment to safety. Please send your cv to