Instrument Technician at Impala Platinum - Rustenburg Recruitment

About the position

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To safely design, install, fault find, repair and maintain instrumentation and IT equipment and infrastructure

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in Instrumentation (T4/S4/N6/NQF Level 6) is essential.
• Valid Instrumentation Trade Certificate is not essential if technician in possession of aNational Diploma (S3/4 or B.Tech) with P1 and P2 completed in instrumentation
• 2 Years working experience as an Instrument Technician in a Processing plant, or a related Industry is essential.
• Process control experience in a similar environment is essential.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Package) is essential.
• Valid medical certificate is essential or be medically fit to obtain such a certificate.
• SAP experience is desirable.
• ECSA registration is desirable.
• Network experience is desirable

COMPETENCIES:

• 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.
• 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.

IMPORTANT: Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Company's Recruitment Policy and Employment Equity Plan.

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Desired Skills:

• belt scales
• ? Advanced knowledge of networks

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years Metal Ores Mining
• 2 to 5 years Instrument & Equipment Installation / Repair

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma

About The Employer:

- 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.

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Medical Aid
• Pension Fund