Instrumentation Mechanician, C3, NVC051/23GS at Seriti

The role:

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Fault Finding on Siemens S7 PLC’s
• Fault Finding on Instrumentation
• Responsible for leaky feeder radio communication at the shaft, CM monitoring underground, LAN on surface and the fibre optic networks
• Instrumentation calibrations
• Ensure adherence to legal requirements
• Reporting of daily events to Instrumentation Foreman
• Installation & Maintenance of the EMS system
• Installation & maintenance of conveyor belts protection systems
• Installation & maintenance of safety systems on machinery

Requirements:

• Recognised Electrical or Mechanician Trade Test

    Internal Candidates

• Grade 12, Maths (Not Literacy) & Science with a minimum E symbol or
• N2 with Maths and Science and relevant trade related subjects as per MQA guideline

    External Candidates

• Grade 12 with Math (Not Literacy) & Science, minimum E symbol with four N2 relevant trade related subjects as per MQA guideline
• Sound knowledge of Safety Systems, Regulations and Standards with a high regard to safety and an excellent safety record
• Good communication, interpersonal, conflict and strong administrative skills
• Knowledge of applicable mining legislation
• Analyse and understand equipment manuals
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English
• Experience in Opencast coal mining industry
• Be prepared to do standby duties, callouts, work overtime and work shifts
• Be willing to work overtime
• Ability to plan, co-ordinate and control activities
• Be able to cope effectively with pressure in a production environment, be innovative & a self-starter
• Be able to work in a team
• Be able to identify faults and repair defects without supervision
• Valid K53 driver’s license with own transport
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness.

Advantageous:

• VSD experience
• Knowledge of weigh scales, density measurement, pneumatic valves & positioners
• Experience with Siemens S5/S7 PLC programming and fault-finding

Ref No: NVC051/23GS