Minopex
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
Consults with production teams on maintenance activities that affects production
Supports the achievement of engineering availability and production performance levels
Ensures that maintenance related information is recorded and reported to the relevant planning office to support the planned/asset maintenance system
Qualification Requirement
Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4, including relevant NATED courses (e.g., N3 Certificate)
National Diploma S4 Electrical Engineering – Light/ Medium voltage with relevant Industrial Instrumentation subject and Valid Trade Test Certificate; or
Relevant Trade Test Certificate section 13 Trade Test / Section 26(D) as Instrument Mechanician with N6 or Diploma
Valid driver’s Licence code B, EB or C1
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
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