Transnet is the largest and most crucial part of the freight logistics chain that delivers goods to each and every South African. Transnet freight rail has approximately 38 000 employees, who are spread throughout the country. Transnet Limited, operating and controlling South Africa’s major transport infrastructure, is also responsible for ensuring that the country’s transport industries operate according to world-class standards. Transnet forms an integral part of the Southern African economy.
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The MC&I Mechanician is responsible for maintenance, fault-finding and repair of all instrumentation, metering/measurement, and control equipment in accordance with Transnet Pipelines policies and procedures and to International Standards, in classified hazardous locations and potentially explosive atmospheres to ensure safe, efficient and effective custody transfer and transportation of petroleum products. The MC&I Mechanician Is also responsible for minor installation of MC&I equipment.
Position Outputs
Routine maintenance-ensuring optimal availability of equipment
Fault finding-to perform effective repair to the pipeline infrastructure
Administration-SAPPM-record information, obtain information regarding maintenance
Small projects and minor installations-to standard and according to work instruction
Maintenance contract-supervise and manage process to ensure conformance to requirement and standards
Safety-perform work safely to protect self, the environment, and others from harm
Adhere to policies, procedures and work instructions-ensure uniformity and consistency
Qualifications and Experience
Successfully completed apprenticeship (3 years) in process Instrumentation and 3 years on the job experience in an instrumentation environment OR a formal technical qualification (minimum N3 at a TVET) in process instrumentation with related training and 4 years on the job experience in an instrumentation environment and relevant training in the following fields. Standard Job Requirements Driver's license code 08/B
Competencies
SCADA system fundamentals -PLC principles and application
Custody Transfer Metering Principles
Instrument communication protocols
Computer Literate
Become competent in SAP Plant
Maintenance
Competency in actuators
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
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