Instrumentation Technician at Anglo American

Job Description
What you will do:
The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for providing dedicated technical and operational systems support to the process division. The role requires a high degree of competence in instrumentation used in highly automated plants. The role is further responsible to ensure that all systems are maintained and optimised to ensure that the capacity to the production process is maximised.

Your key responsibilities will include:
Calibration and maintenance of all equipment in the control solution including but not limited to:

• Performing standby duties from time to time and work extended hours as when required
• Call-outs and problem solution in a reasonable time to reduce plant downtimes
• Collaborative Support to the Instrumentation and the entire engineering team
• Liaison with the Instrumentation suppliers for plant equipment improvement and upgrades as when technology changes
• The information management solution (acquaint process operators with Instrumentation equipment operation as when necessary)

Control Solution performance management including:

• Alignment to the Anglo Platinum control solution standard
• Control solution performance optimisation
• Implementation of solutions to improve plant equipment reliability
• Instrumentation equipment maintenance & availability
• Minimising Instrumentation downtime to increase plant availability & runtime

Control Solution systems and procedures:

• Change management & control procedures
• Spares management and replenishment accordingly
• Equipment parameters backups and restore procedures
• Identify areas of poor availability
• Disseminate best practice in instrumentation aspects
• Mitigate risks by Identifying & auditing high risks and safety critical areas/tasks in order for measures to be put in place
• Analyse and identify problems on the current control solution for continuous improvement
• System trouble shooting and hardware problems resolution
• Support on existing instrumentation, networks and hardware's
• Calibration and maintenance of all equipment within the control solution
• Adherence to the Anglo Platinum Change management procedure
• Adherence to Anglo Platinum Group Technical Standards
• Assist with commissioning for onsite projects
   

Qualifications
What we are looking for a candidate with:

• Electrical Engineering (Light Current) National Diploma or NQF level 6 equivalent with 5 years applicable experience
• Anglo Platinum recognised trade test (external applicants only)
• English literate
• Good decision-making skills
• Valid driving licence code 08
• Knowledge of density measurement
• Knowledge of electromechanical belt scales
• Knowledge on variable speed drives (VSD)
• Knowledge in Allen Bradley PLC-5 programming and hardware
• Knowledge in Allen Bradley PLC-500, ControLogix 5000
• PLC hardware and networking fault-finding
• Knowledge of Siemens PCS7 and Citect Scada
• Knowledge of Profibus Networking
• Controller loop tuning
• Knowledge of the telemetry system (Radio communication)
   

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How We Are Committed To Your Safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer

Closing Date: 12 June 2020