CONTROL & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN – Morupule Coal Mine 832 views

Job Summary:

To execute the installation, maintenance, and modifications of instrumentation, communication, and control systems.

Key Activities:

· Adheres to all quality assurance/governance protocols/principles in the area of responsibility.

· Recommends and incorporates cost-saving initiatives into the budget and operates within approved parameters.

· Maintains equipment using appropriate maintenance technologies to ensure optimum equipment availability and reliability by identifying possible improvements & justifying the needs in operation, detailing technical specifications, testing & evaluating alternatives, and making recommendations towards the selection process.

· Effects the implementation of new systems & equipment taking cognizance of specifications by performing detail design, device programming, configuration & calibration on equipment and commissioning & installation of equipment (instrumentation, electrical, mechanical & communication).

· Optimises equipment life cycle by monitoring equipment performance and making corrective recommendations.

· Perform repairs, installations, and any work required to set up, align or otherwise prepare for the operation, of all electronic and instrumentation equipment/systems in the area of responsibility.

· Performs operational checks, and monitors performance and related maintenance to identify and diagnose instrumentation and electronic performance problems.

· Plans for work to be done by obtaining all relevant permits and carrying out risk assessments before commencing work, identifying, and prioritizing work that needs to be done and highlighting it to the supervisor, providing information for the development of work schedules, and keeping track of spares and consumables inventory in area of responsibility and communicates to supervisor accordingly.

· Attends to all administrative functions of the position, taking cognisance of the need to create an audit trail by carrying out and observing all associated administrative and clerical procedures, documenting problems, progress checking, and ensuring all diagnostic information is provided for error resolution and incident analysis.

· Identifies, plans, and executes projects in line with accepted project management principles to enhance, improve and optimize operations.

· Adheres to all safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures in the area of responsibility.

· Identifies and implements creative and innovative ideas in order to improve the Mini Business Unit performance.

· Maintains effective relationships with clients/partners/customers to ensure achievement of Mini Business Unit objectives.

· Takes responsibility for providing excellent services by developing self, applying skills, knowledge, and experiences to improve and measure one’s performance against set standards.

Technical Competencies:

· PLC& SCADA systems

· Electrical and Electronics circuits

· Techniques of calibrating electronic equipment

· Computer Skills

· Telemetry Systems

· Access Control, CCTV systems, Telephone systems, IT-based Networks, Domain-based Control systems, Vehicle monitoring systems, and Wireless systems.

· Policy and Procedures

· Service Delivery

· Data Collection and Analysis

Leadership Competencies:

· Change Leadership

· Impact and Influence

· Innovation

· Developing Others

· Teamwork and Collaboration

· Business Acumen

· Managing Performance and Holding People Accountable

· Planning, Coordination & Execution

· Concern for Safety, Health, and the Environment (SHE)

· Service Orientation

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

· Diploma In Control and Instrumentation/Electrical & Electronics Engineering or equivalent.

· 2 years post qualifying experience or successful completion of the Technician Development Program (TDP) in relevant trade.

· Professional Registration by the Engineers Registration Board (ERB).

· Knowledge of SHE Management System ISO 45001: 2018 and ISO 14001: 2015.

We offer a competitive salary package. Prospective candidates must be medically and physically fit and willing to work in an Underground Coal Mining Environment and meet demanding schedules.