Instrumentation and Control

**IRELAND IRELAND IRELAND**

**Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Technician | Ireland - please note: relocation and work permits will be provided for the successful applicants.**

**Positions available based in Ireland with opportunity to work on the delivery of a large & prestigious projects**

**To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.**

**To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.**

**To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.**

**To work with the best.**

**Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Technician**

**About Kirby Group Engineering**

**Role Purpose**:
The Electrical Instrumentation craftsperson is concerned with the installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of: - electrical wiring systems and services; electrical plant and control equipment; process monitoring and control systems. Modern process plant includes electrical, electro-mechanical, electro-pneumatic, electronic and microprocessor-based systems. In order to function effectively and efficiently, the Electrical/Instrumentation craftsperson must have a broad base of technical knowledge complementary to information gathering and analytical skills.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Core Skills the learner will acquire**:

- Selection, procurement, safe use of, and storage of craft-related tools, equipment and materials
- Selection and utilisation of fixing devices
- Assessment, interpretation and implementation of ETCI wiring regulations, installation inspection and testing procedures
- Utilisation of electrical test instruments
- Installation of steel conduit wiring systems
- Installation of plastic conduit wiring systems
- Installation of steel trunking cable systems
- Installation of plastic trunking cable systems
- Installation of cable tray and ladder systems
- Installation of industrial cable systems
- Installation of sub-distribution boards and protective devices
- Installation and maintenance of lighting, heating and motive power systems and controls
- Installation and testing of overcurrent and earth leakage protection systems
- Installation of earthing and bonding systems
- Interpretation of circuit schematics and architectural drawings which incorporate IEC symbols
- Interpretation of technical data and manufacturing standards
- Interpretation of equipment assembly, disassembly and adjustment procedures
- Completion and updating of job-related documentation

**Special Skills the learner will develop**:

- Installation of wiring systems and equipment in hazardous environments
- Assembly and wiring of main distribution boards
- Assembly and wiring of motor control panels
- Installation of door entry/exit systems
- Installation and maintenance of emergency lighting systems
- Installation and maintenance of fire alarm systems
- Installation and maintenance of intruder alarm systems
- Installation and maintenance of standby power and battery systems
- Installation of lightning protection systems
- Installation and maintenance of MV transformers and switchgear
- Installation of metering systems
- Installation of power factor correction systems

**Common Skills**:

- System fault analysis skills
- Interpretation of electrical/electronic schematic diagrams
- Interpretation of flow, function and ladder charts
- Soldering and desoldering skills
- Testing, removal and replacement of electronic components/PCBs
- Installation and programming of PLC systems
- Installation and calibration of sensors and transducers
- Installation of electro-pneumatic systems
- Installation of data communication cable systems

**Expected Competencies to possess / to be developed**:

- Analytical ability
- Communications
- Customer relations
- Adaptability
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work independently
- Initiative
- Problem solving
- Planning
- Information gathering
- Quality Assurance
- Report Writing
- Safety

**Salary**: R896,876.00 - R1,165,938.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Johannesburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)