Instrument Mechnician at Gold Fields Limited

Job Purpose

The Instrumentation Mechanician is accountable for the safe and timely execution of scheduled and ad hoc maintenance and expansion of the South Deep surface and underground C&I systems, networks and associated instrumentation portfolio to enable and support the mine’s modernisation drive through the deployment of advanced technology.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent 
• Relevant Instrumentation Trade Certificate
• At least 3 years’ experience in C&I systems in a mining environment
• Proven working knowledge in Industrial Field Instrumentation and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure
• Demonstrated proficiency on Ethernet, IP, Control Net, Device Net, HART, etc. protocols and support
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre

Key Competencies:

• Proven track record in personal safety leadership
• Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
• Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
• Proven capability to interpret Industrial Field Instrumentation layouts and equipment/components 
• Proficiency on the installation, repair and calibration of measuring instrumentation
• Proven track record of working with different operating systems
• Advanced computer literacy with MS Office proficiency

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in all safety, health, environment and risk management activities and campaigns to ensure sustained safe work delivery at all times
• Perform scheduled and ad hoc equipment, installation and workplace inspections in accordance with manufacturing standards and operational guidelines
• Ensure that safe work procedures and risk assessments are conducted and in place
• Conduct scheduled and ad hoc maintenance, installations and projects on surface and underground C&I related systems and networks, field instruments and equipment.  These include telephonic and related communication systems, leaky feeder infrastructure, access control, detection and monitoring systems e.g. seismicity, fire detection, etc., video surveillance and the deployment of advanced Trackless fleet Proximity, Collision Avoidance and Condition Monitoring systems
• Participate in C&I systems improvement/optimisation sessions and recommend equipment and systems improvements to enhance overall performance
• Engage in ongoing training and related activities to continuously improve personal skills and competencies
• Generate reports to assist senior management in making informed decisions

Closing Date:  17 October 2023