INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN – LUCARA BOTSWANA

Lucara Botswana (Pty) Ltd operates the Karowe Diamond Mine at Letlhakane in the Boteti sub district. The plant was commissioned in April 2012 and has gone on to achieve exceptional performance. It is the source of some truly special diamonds. The plant completed major upgrades that include introduction of X-Ray Transmission (XRT) technology in diamond recovery. This is adding to the already existing innovative application of autogenous milling in diamond processing. The Company is embarking on projects, which entail enhanced large diamond recovery.

Lucara Botswana invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position:

 

INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN

Job Summary

Reporting to Instrumentation Foreman, the Instrument Technician is responsible for maintaining the process plant equipment to minimize breakdowns, ensure achievement of the highest standard of maintenance to all plant control and instrumentation equipment, and maximize availability. This position will also be responsible for monitoring the plant Contractor and ensuring that the Contractor complies with relevant instrumentation standards and principles.

Effectiveness Areas:

• Maintenance Execution
• Planning
• Administration
• Project Support
• Budget and Resource Management Operations
• Safety, Health and Environment
• Legal Compliance

Personal Attributes:

• Project Management
• Safety, Health and Environmental Systems
• Working knowledge of diamond processing plants
• Adequate Communication skills
• Innovative and analytical
• Result oriented approach

Qualifications and Experience:

• Recognized Technician qualification (NTC6, S4, T3) or equivalent qualification.
• Membership to a recognized Professional Body
• 3 years post qualifying experience, three of which should have been in a similar position
• Experience with industrial instrumentation
• Essential and knowledge of Communications systems, PLC & SCADA
• Knowledge of Diamond Recovery X-Ray machines (advantageous)
• Understanding of equipment diagnostic tools
• Experience with Control systems and Signals