C&I Senior Technician at De Beers Group

Job Description:
Your responsibilities will include:

• To perform technical C&I related engineering activities in the operation/ project/ division, providing an integrated and effective engineering service ensuring the achievement of departmental objectives and provision of technical guidance to other departments.
• Demonstrates safety leadership, sustainable development and Anglo American values.
• Performs engineering processes safely, efficiently and cost effectively to meet short term and long-term production objectives.
• Ensures compliance with all legal, environmental, occupational health and safety and risk management standards and best practices.
• Assists in the development, mentoring and motivation of effective technical team members.
• Maintains strong relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Contributes to continuous improvement and asset optimisation initiatives for engineering processes.
• To provide a reliable, total C&I engineering service in support of all activities which contribute to the growth and profitability of De Beers.
• Participates with cohesiveness by ensuring technical co-ordination across the discipline/ sections
• Interprets the requirements of the C&I section, taking cognisance of the Best Practice directives/ criteria (C&I and Asset Management), develops appropriate systems to ensure achievement of targets
• Develops appropriate C&I engineering, maintenance and project systems to support the strategic plan and meet objectives and targets.
• Optimises performance of equipment by monitoring the effectiveness and making corrective recommendations.
• Effects the implementation of new C & I equipment and systems, taking cognisance of company specifications and standards.
• Performing detail design, device programming, configuration and calibration on equipment.
• Commissioning and installation of equipment (C&I, mechanical, electrical, communications).
• Performing repairs, installations and any work required to set up, align or otherwise prepare for operation, all electronic and instrumentation equipment/systems in area of responsibility.

Qualifications:
Formal qualifications:

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Light Current and 5 years relevant industrial experience. Registered or eligible to be registered as a Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa OR
• N6 in the field of Electrical / Electronic Engineering Light Current with an Instrumentation Mechanician Trade Certificate with 5 years relevant industrial experience

Experience Required:

Additional requirements:

• 5 years’ experience in the C&I field.
• Must have been exposed and knowledgeable on relevant equipment and systems in the Fixed Plant environment. E.g. Bulk Aircoolers, Main Vent Fans, Conveyors, Pump stations)
• Must have in depth experience on field measurement and control equipment.
• Must have knowledge on networking and associated electronic devices.
• Must have experience on basic communications busses especially ProfiBus/ ProfiNet.
• Must be informed concerning PLC and SCADA systems in particular Siemens PLC’s and WinCC SCADA systems.

Role-specific knowledge:

• Proven ability in minimising Operational and Business Risk
• Proven ability in engineering risk identification and hazard mitigation
• Knowledge and application of C&I engineering practices
• Knowledge of relevant C&I equipment, systems and processes in area of responsibility
• Must demonstrate quality leadership capabilities through example
• Must demonstrate high level of networking between various disciplines
• Must demonstrate a working understanding and support of Group Policy’s
• Must demonstrate capability of fault finding and trouble shooting

Additional information:

How to Apply

• To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
• Preference will be given to Venetia employees who meet the criteria
• For all internal applicants, you are required to complete an internal application form and attach detailed CV. This for must be accompanied with a signature from your immediate Line Manager and Head of Department, failure to do so will render your application invalid.

Closing Date: 20th, March 2022