Engineering Foreman (Control & Instrumentation) at Thungela

Job Description

• As the Control & Instrumentation Engineering Foreman, you will be responsible to ensure that all systems are maintained to ensure safe operation and optimised so that the capacity to the production is maximised, and targets are met. This will include overseeing the maintenance and repair of all electrical equipment and machines, control and instrumentation equipment, and process control networks to ensure availability for the operations according to set target as well as conducting regular inspections on equipment.

More of your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining a safe work practices and a safe working environment by ensuring that legal requirements and group working standards and policies related to electrical, electrical, control and instrumentation engineering are implemented and followed on the Operations and Projects
• Conducting equipment failure analysis, root cause analysis, best practice, and repair strategies to ensure optimal use and quality of electrical, control and instrumentation services as well as the reporting thereof on a regular basis
• Ensuring a safe installation operation and maintenance of all electrical and instrumentation equipment in your area of responsibility
• Ensuring that programmable logic control (PLC) and supervisory systems are programmed and maintained to Thungela specifications
• Ensuring that daily, weekly, and monthly equipment planned maintenance schedules are in place and complied with
• Ensuring the installation and commissioning of equipment associated with the electrical, control and instrumentation department to ensure the safe operation and its effectiveness
• Ensuring the refurbishment and repair work completed during breakdowns and planned maintenance
• System trouble shooting and hardware problem resolution ensure that all equipment faults are correctly diagnosed and analysed
• Ensuring that machinery and equipment perform safely to design capabilities while ensuring environmental compliance

Qualifications

• Matric/ Equivalent
• Instrumentation/ Electronic/ Electrical (light current)/ Trade Test
• Diploma in light electrical or equivalent (it will be an advantage)

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Senior technician / Technician/ General Engineering Supervisor/
• Completion of a Medium Voltage or operating regulations for high voltage systems course
• An extensive in-depth knowledge electrical distribution networks and equipment
• An extensive practical and working knowledge of various industrial communication and control system networks
• An in-depth knowledge of applicable SCADA (WINCC & Android) systems
• An in-depth knowledge of applicable EMS (Ningi & RTS) systems
• Advanced computer literacy: MS Office, SCADA and PLC (Siemen Step 7,1500, Simatic Manager, TIA) software
• An in-depth knowledge of technical engineering aspects such as outside equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and South Africa Bureau of Standards (SABS)
• A good working knowledge and understanding of machinery and equipment used in the Mining Industry

Additional Information

• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Valid Certificate of Fitness
• Problem Solving and Troubleshooting Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Knowledge of Mine Planning Principles