Engineering Artisan – Instrument Technician at Minopex

Introduction

• This position will be based at the Bokoni Platinum Mine in Atok, Limpopo Province.

Description

• The purpose of this position is to maintain plant systems and equipment according to instrumentation and technical requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors and benchmarks technology to ensure continuous improvement
• Installs and commissions new equipment and systems in line with set standards
• Performs detailed design, device programming, configuration and calibration on equipment to the set parameters
• Maintains equipment and systems to optimize performance and availability
• Inspects/monitors equipment and systems and takes appropriate corrective action
• Assesses equipment and recommends for decommissioning and disposal in line with set company standards
• Manages and monitors stock levels to ensure availability of critical spares
• Collects and analyses data on the system and equipment to ensure compliance to standards
• Maintains records and ensures they are up-to-date and accurate
• Identifies, plans and executes Control & Instrumentation projects in line with accepted project management principles
• Consult with production teams on maintenance activities that effects production
• Supports the achievement of engineering availability and production performance levels
• Ensure that maintenance related information is recorded and reported to the relevant planning office to support the maintenance of the planned/asset maintenance system

Qualification Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• National Diploma S4 Electrical Engineering – Light Current or an equivalent Section 13 / Section 26(D) Trade test Certificate
• Site specific certification might be required

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience as an Instrument Technician
• PLC programming experience
• VSD and simocode installations experience
• Experience in one of the following smart relays: Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider
• Knowledge of belt scale maintenance, actuated control valves, magnetic flow meters and different types of level control instruments
• Must be able to work in confined space and at heights
• Must be familiar with the risk assessment procedures
• Not colour blind
• English language proficiency
• Time management skills
• Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1
• Own transport to attend to call outs