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Actuator Technician
Job in
Durban, 3611, South Africa
Listed on 2026-01-11
Listing for:
Sandi Crowther Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-11
Job specializations:
-
Trades / Skilled Labor
Electrician/ Electrician Installation -
Energy/Power Generation
Electrician/ Electrician Installation
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Install, configure, and commission electric and pneumatic valve actuators
- Troubleshoot and repair actuator electrical, mechanical, and control systems
- Set up actuator travel limits, torque settings, and feedback signals
- Conduct functional testing and loop checks
- Interpret wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical manuals
- Liaise with clients, engineers, and site personnel during commissioning and handover
- Compile commissioning, service, and fault-finding reports
- Adhere to all site safety requirements, permit systems, and company procedures
- Install, configure, and commission electric and pneumatic valve actuators
- Troubleshoot and repair actuator electrical, mechanical, and control systems
- Set up actuator travel limits, torque settings, and feedback signals
- Conduct functional testing and loop checks
- Interpret wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical manuals
- Liaise with clients, engineers, and site personnel during commissioning and handover
- Compile commissioning, service, and fault-finding reports
- Adhere to all site safety requirements, permit systems, and company procedures
- Trade Tested Electrician, Instrument Technician, or Millwright
- Recognised technical qualification or completed apprenticeship
- Valid driver’s licence
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in an industrial electrical, instrumentation, or mechanical environment (valve actuator experience advantageous)
- Proven experience in:
- Installation and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment
- Electrical and control fault-finding
- Experience working on industrial, petrochemical, refinery, or heavy industrial sites
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong electrical and instrumentation fault-finding skills
- Solid understanding of actuator mechanics and valve operation
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Professional communication and strong client-facing ability
- High level of safety awareness
- OEM actuator experience (e.g.
AUMA, Rotork, or similar
) - Hazardous area (
Ex
) experience - Exposure to DCS / PLC interfaces
- Willingness to travel and work shutdowns or extended hours when required
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