DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 11.02.2024
CLOSING DATE: 18.02.2024
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To safely design, install, fault find, repair, and maintain instrumentation and IT equipment and infrastructure.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12/STD 10/ NQF Level 4 is essential.
- National Diploma in Instrumentation (T4/S4/N6/NQF Level 6) is essential.
- Valid Instrumentation Trade Certificate (Section 13) is not essential if technician in possession of a National Diploma (S3/4 or B. Tech) with P1 and P2 completed in instrumentation.
- 2 Years working experience as an Instrument Mechanician in a Mining Industry, or a related Industry is essential.
- Process control experience in a similar environment is essential.
- Computer Literacy (MS Office Package) is essential.
- Knowledge of the following types of instruments, but not limited to flow, pressure, level, and temperature, analytical, loadcell systems, belt scales and nuclear density.
- Advanced knowledge of networks (Ethernet, Device Net, ControlNet)
- Advanced knowledge of PLC and SCADA programming (Allen Bradley ControlLogix 5000, Rockwell Scada System), Interpret P&ID and basic electrical drawings.
- Valid medical certificate is essential or be medically fit to obtain such a certificate.
COMPETENCIES:
- SAP experience is desirable.
- ECSA registration is desirable.
- Network experience is desirable.
- Knowledge of maintaining software backup would be desirable.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Conduct SCADA and PLC changes including related software and hardware maintenance.
- Control critical spares in the sections.
- Assist with installation and commissioning of projects, be able to run small projects.
- Assist instrument mechs, foreman, operations engineers and managers with technical support and advanced technical skills.
- Do fault finding on PLCs and Networks
- Ensure quality of installations and that production targets are met.
- Update all PLC I/O and documentation lists in the plant.
- Plan and organise.
- Ensure that instrumentation and safety specifications and standards are adhered to and followed.
- Perform standby duties and work overtime when needed.
Internal applications must be accompanied by a line managers approval of your application.