E/I Technician (Petrochemical)

TL;DR

E/I Technician (Petrochemical): Maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting instrumentation and electrical systems for petrochemical plant operations with an accent on plant reliability and safety. Focus on performing preventive maintenance, resolving electrical faults, and installing new field instrumentation.

Location: Based in Geleen, Netherlands (Relocation provided)

Salary: €3,800 – €4,700 gross per month

Company

hirify.global is a technical recruitment and relocation agency specializing in connecting technical professionals from South Africa with leading employers in the Netherlands.

What you will do

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters.
• Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation faults and install new field instrumentation.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Support plant shutdowns and turnarounds while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Contribute to the overall improvement of plant reliability and equipment performance.

Requirements

• Trade qualification in Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I), Instrumentation, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience as an Instrumentation or E&I Technician within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Chemical industry.
• Knowledge of process instrumentation, control valves, and field devices.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and electrical drawings.
• Good English communication skills.
• Willingness to relocate to the Netherlands.

Nice to have

• Afrikaans language skills.
• Age between 23 and 28 years old.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with a pension scheme and 25 vacation days plus holiday allowance.
• Additional overtime and shift allowances where applicable.
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive relocation package: work visa, residence permit support, flights, and airport pick-up.
• Assistance with finding accommodation, municipal registration (BSN), and opening a Dutch bank account.
• Dutch language lessons and ongoing personal guidance from a dedicated consultant.