Cottco - Cotton Company Of Zimbabwe

Instruments Technician

Engineering Jobs

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the following position that have arisen within our organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Programs Controllers, PLCs and Drives
• Repairs and services measurement Instruments, Transducers, Pneumatics, Valves and Transmitters
• Conducts control valves overhauling and repairs
• Traces out and tests electronic circuitry and components to locate defective parts in systems, using test equipment, schematics, and maintenance manuals.
• Removes defective instruments from system, decontaminates, disassembles, and cleans instruments, and replaces defective parts, using hand tools.
• Lubricates instruments and replaces defective wiring and tubing.
• Calibrates readings on instruments according to standards and adjusts phasing and aligns stages to ensure accuracy of recording and indicating function.
• Prepares schematic drawings, sketches, and reports to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits, and systems.
• Assembles and installs electrical panels and other electrical equipment.
• Responds quickly to all service requests and efficiently troubleshoots and repairs electrical systems at all our ginning sites.
• Communicates estimated timelines for repairs to those impacted
• Installs new equipment and wiring to expand infrastructure as needed
• Performs preventative maintenance on a regular schedule
• Logs all services and reports progress to management
• Utilizes and stores all equipment properly

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Systems.
• At least 2 years’ work experience.

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered please send through your CV to
hr@cottco.co.zw