Technician - Dwaalboom at PPC Africa

Job Advert Summary    

• Perform ACP’s tasks as per Onkey schedule for Technician’s role
• Do calibrations on Plant weighing feeders
• Time management to complete each task in the optimum time
• Proper job and spare parts planning
• Accurate admin of related issues (timekeeping, history feedback, repair text, job cards)
• Adherence to systems and authority levels
• Comply with all legal aspects as per MHSA; MA: BCEA
• Comply with all PPC procedures & systems of work (PTW, SOP, COP)
• Perform Standby duties and as when required
• Prompt reaction time to breakdowns and requests
• Application of company best practices / engineering standards (ACP’s / Risk Assessments)
• Maintain housekeeping, safety, health and environmental standards (SHEQ compliance)

Minimum Requirements    

• S4/ T3/ N6 Diploma Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Above ABET Level 4 in Numeracy & Literacy
• Valid driver’s license
• 5 years relevant experience in heavy industrial/ mining environment.     
• Working knowledge of plant instrumentation, Temperature, Pressure, weighfeeders, belt-weighers etc.
• Working knowledge on Siemens S7 PLCs.
• Working knowledge of SCADA systems. PCS7 would be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of power electronics/ frequency drives and soft starters.
• Working knowledge of Environmental monitoring equipment.
• Strong inclination to root cause identification and problem solving

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Optimize asset performance, fault-finding and plant maintenance.
• Maintain a safe working environment and compliance to legal requirements.
• Standby duties.
• Perform all Ad- hoc duties as required.
• Positive working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be willing to work overtime when required.
• Good communication skills and must be a team player.