Background

Mkulazi Holding Company Limited (MHCL) is inviting qualified and experienced Tanzanians to apply for the position of Senior Instrumentation Artisan. The successful candidates will report to the Senior Instrumentation Technician and will support installation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial instrumentation and control systems within processing and power generation environments.

The role requires strong technical skills in instrumentation systems, automation, and process control to ensure accurate measurement, system reliability, and efficient plant operations. The selected candidates will work closely with maintenance teams to ensure instrumentation systems, PLCs, SCADA, and field devices operate effectively and safely.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Installing, testing, and maintaining field instruments such as pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature sensors, and level indicators
• Calibrating and troubleshooting control loops and instrumentation systems for accurate process control
• Inspecting and maintaining PLCs, SCADA systems, and instrumentation wiring for faults and performance issues
• Performing routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and documentation of instrumentation equipment
• Assisting in installation and commissioning of new instruments and control systems
• Supporting maintenance teams during plant shutdowns and start-up operations
• Maintaining accurate records of calibrations, repairs, and replacements
• Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in all instrumentation activities
• Collaborating with electrical and mechanical teams to resolve cross-functional technical issues
• Responding promptly to instrumentation faults and alarms to minimize production downtime
• Performing any other lawful duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications and requirements:

• Level III Certificate in Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field from a recognized vocational or technical institution
• Minimum of six (6) years working experience in industrial instrumentation and control systems
• Experience in sugar processing or power generation environments will be an added advantage
• Strong understanding of instrumentation systems, automation, and process control principles
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain PLC and SCADA systems
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills
• Strong teamwork, communication, and responsiveness in operational environments
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in industrial settings

Women are highly encouraged to apply.

• Installing, testing, and maintaining field instruments such as pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature sensors, and level indicators
• Calibrating and troubleshooting control loops and instrumentation systems for accurate process control
• Inspecting and maintaining PLCs, SCADA systems, and instrumentation wiring for faults and performance issues
• Performing routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and documentation of instrumentation equipment
• Assisting in installation and commissioning of new instruments and control systems
• Supporting maintenance teams during plant shutdowns and start-up operations
• Maintaining accurate records of calibrations, repairs, and replacements
• Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in all instrumentation activities
• Collaborating with electrical and mechanical teams to resolve cross-functional technical issues
• Responding promptly to instrumentation faults and alarms to minimize production downtime
• Performing any other lawful duties assigned by the supervisor

• Strong technical skills in instrumentation systems, automation, and process control
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain PLC and SCADA systems
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills
• Strong teamwork, communication, and responsiveness in operational environments
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in industrial settings

• Level III Certificate in Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field from a recognized vocational or technical institution
• Minimum of six (6) years working experience in industrial instrumentation and control systems
• Experience in sugar processing or power generation environments will be an added advantage