Engineering Artisan Instrument Technician

 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 optimise 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 Requirements

• National Diploma S4 Electrical Engineering – Light Current
• Mechanician Trade qualification will be an added advantage
• Site specific certification may be required
• Valid Driver’s Licence Code B, EB or C1
• Own transport to attend to call outs

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum of 2 - 5 years’ experience as a qualified Instrument Technician on a DMS Plant
• Must be able to do PLC programming
• Experience in AScii installations
• VSD trained
• Experience in one of the following smart relays: Siemens, Allen Bradley or 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 spaces and at heights
• Must be familiar with risk assessment procedures
• Not colour blind
• English language proficiency
• Time management skills

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