Instrument Mechanician at AECI Limited

Purpose of the Job

• To provide technical support and maintenance service to all plant and site control systems

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist with solving control related problems relating to the plant in which they are assigned to work
• Assist Engineers and Foreman in various tasks by planning and gathering data.
• Perform maintenance duties in areas of the plant as instructed by the Department Foreman
• Assist with minor projects and plant upgrades relevant to the plant and their trade
• Use trade specific knowledge and experience in the application of instruments and control engineering principles to effect practical solutions
• Work with tools and equipment to repair or service instrument and control units on plant machinery and equipment
• Guide, coach and mentor Apprentices. Identify and report on their training needs, progress and skills development
• Monitor the functioning of various plant and equipment and report findings
• Order required spares and materials from Service providers
• Comply with all safety regulations as per company rules and procedures as well as what is prescribed in OHS act
• Must be able to carry out Standby Duties and after hour call outs
• Must be able to attend Practical assessment after Interviews

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 (Maths) with Maths and Science
• Trade Test: Instrument Mechanician (Red Seal) N3–N6 Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering
• Apprenticeship completion (2–4 years)
• 3–5 years of hands-on industrial experience in a chemical environment
• Working experience with Control System & Automation (Flow meters, PLC's, Telemetry systems, Endress and Hauser, (Flow Metrix, ABB) and Yokogawa DCS systems
• Experience in Boiler Station Control Instruments and Flow Meters
• Valid Code 8 driver’s licence