Technician - Instrumentation

at  Empire Recruitment

To perform a wide range of duties relating to the instrument & control installation, repair and maintenance of machinery, equipment and fixtures to ensure their efficient operation with minimum downtime without compromising EHS Guidelines and with a focus on continuous improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

? Diploma in the relevant field
? Completion of PEC Craft Training

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

? 3 Years’ of relevant experience preferably in an smelter environment or in a heavy industrial set-up after the Diploma
? No experience required after completion of PEC Training

SKILLS:

? Good knowledge of written and spoken English
? Must be familiar with all maintenance tools and should have basic computer knowledge
? Exposure to installation, troubleshooting & Instrument Calibration
? Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/manuals/instructions
? Knowledgeable in the maintenance and troubleshooting of PLC Control systems

• Attends to all instrument & control equipment breakdowns and planned/ preventive/predictive maintenance work with minimum direction & supervision, within the given time constraint minimizing production downtime.
• Technically assesses the requirements of allocated jobs and selects the necessary tools and equipment to complete such work.
• Effectively diagnoses instrument & control breakdowns/failures & troubleshoots failures of plant and equipment with minimal direction.
• Completes all maintenance work in accordance to the safety procedures, maintenance plans and plant operational requirements.
• Achieves all equipment calibrations as per the schedule/business requirements.
• Using the computerised maintenance system (SAP), orders the necessary spare parts from warehouse and maintains records of all maintenance work completed.
• Monitors any repeated breakdown and recommends proper modification to resolve the problem and completes the required modification to resolve the problem.
• Provides guidance to newly joined instrument mechanics to familiarise them with the plant and shares the knowledge necessary for them to be fully equipped to carry out maintenance work.
• Continuously works towards improving EHS and Plant & Equipment Performance by participating in Business Excellence activities like, Suggestion Scheme, 5S, Hazard Reporting, TAMAHAL, RCFA, Kaizen, etc.
• Identify and report any abnormalities. Initiates repair/replacement of worn out or failed components/parts, leaving the work area clean.
• Assists other departments in the repair and troubleshooting of failed equipment.
• Performs other related duties as communicated by supervisor/technician.