Instrument Mechanician - Plant

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 22.04.2025

CLOSING DATE: 30.04.2025

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To safely install, fault find, repair, and maintain instrumentation equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• S1/N3 Certificate in Instrumentation is essential
• Instrument trade test certificate obtained from either Central Organization
• for Trade Testing
• or Mining Industry Engineering Trades Training Board
• Experience as an Instrument Mechanician related to Measure and Control in a Processing environment would be an advantage.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office) is essential
• Valid drivers license and own transport (Code B) [this is essential- required for standby purposes]
• Must have an ability to work on PLC equipment (Allen Bradley,)
• Valid medical certificate is essential or must be fit in order to obtain such a certificate

COMPETENCIES:

• Must be self- motivated
• Must have the ability to work without supervision

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, remove, and maintain various instrumentation and have knowledge of the basic principle of operation of such instruments
• Perform basic PLC installation, wiring of PLCs cards, and do fault finding using PLC ladder logic
• Use and understand basics of SCADA system, communication between a PLCs and SCADA as well as basic network knowledge
• Interpret P&ID and basic electrical drawings to assist with fault finding
• Perform standby duties as and when required

Internal applications must be accompanied by a line managers approval of your application.

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team we are excited to have someone new join our ranks