Technician Control & Instrumentation - Mamatwan Mine

at  SOUTH32

Date: 17 Oct 2024
Location: Hotazel, Northern Cape, ZA, 8490
Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

YOU WILL HAVE EXPERIENCE AND DEMONSTRATE CAPABILITY IN THE FOLLOWING:

• Must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in maintenance post qualification;
• Knowledge about PLC’s and SCADA , ethernet and profibus networks ;

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position. As a technician control and instrumentation, you will be responsible to safely execute maintenance work according to prescribed standards.

OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT AREN’T LIMITED TO:

• Ensure optimal asset life through application of good maintenance practices;
• Execute all maintenance work in a safe manner;
• Identify and report stoppages or work requirements
• Perform lockouts and make the work area safe;
• Test and commission equipment prior to handover;
• Route Completed Work Orders to the Supervisor;
• PLC programing and commissioning of new installations/projects;
• Fault finding/localising on the plants by using the PLC;
• SCADA configuration for new equipment and upgrades as required;
• Attend to breakdowns effectively minimizing down time;
• Building/Installation of new PLC networks (Profibus DP) to provide IO for automation of existing and new equipment;
• Keep all PLC and Adroit records and drawings updated.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE ARE:

• Valid N6 national diploma (electrical/electronics / control instrumentation) OR
• A N3 red seal trade certificate with a minimum of 5 years on-field experience in control and

instrumentation based maintenance.

• Valid drivers license.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net