Instrumentation Aide (B4) at Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine

• Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, and is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.

The successful applicant will report to the Instrumentation Mechanician or nominee.
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 / Standard 10 Certificate.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.
• Advantageous: Operative Course Certificate.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• Advantageous: 1-year practical trade-related experience in a heavy industrial/ mining/ plant environment.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• To render Engineering (instrumentation-focused) support to Instrumentation personnel to support mine-wide operations and meeting of production targets.
• Perform Mini Risk Assessment prior to commencing with every task. Perform lock-out where applicable.
• Works independently and under the supervision of the Mechanician. Receive request / job instruction from Mechanician. Assess job requirements. Locate spares and tools if available. Request stoppage of equipment if required. Request electrical isolation of equipment if required. Perform mechanical isolation and de-isolation. Perform requested work according to SOP. Test equipment if needed. Hand equipment back to production team. Complete job card and submit to Mechanician. Types of tasks performed independently: Cleaning and inspection of mass balance systems and cable installations. Tasks performed with the supervisor: Assist with the installation/maintenance of telephone systems and turnstiles, and maintenance of CO and fire control systems. Inspection of UPS and reporting of deviations.
• Perform housekeeping task during and after completion of work. Cleaning and correct storage of tools.