INSTRUMENT MECHANICIAN– ENGINEERING
Afro Miaki Group
- Randfontein, Gauteng
- R96,000-200,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- To perform the asset care activities as required by the GMP systems and procedures, including accurate and timeous feedback and documentation to all stakeholders.
- Carry out installations, defined checks, trouble shooting, required testing, repairs and modifications to instrumentation and electronics equipment in accordance with specified instructions and Complete safety checks where required.
- To maintain and improve Existing PLC, SCADA systems and Instrumentation networks (hardware and software) and perform changes/modification as required
- Be able to do fault finding and basic coding/programming in Siemens PLCs and SCADA software.
- Improve/ Automate all old manual processes
- To assist in commissioning of modifications/projects
- To ensure proper documentation of changes/modifications
- Ensure availability of critical spares for all process control equipment.
- Carry out planned and autonomous maintenance, to reduce unplanned maintenance and optimize availability
- To calibrate, repair and maintain control gear/instrumentation and associated equipment to ensure operation within set standards
- Ensure total adherence to all safety, health and environmental procedures and guidelines as well as all other company policies and procedures
- Minimum N3 qualification with a Trade Test as an Instrumentation Technician
- Minimum 1 Years experience in a related field
- Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office and maintenance software
- Basic/Proven knowledge of PLCs (mainly Siemens S7, Allen Bradley, Beck Off DCS systems), ACDC drives and SCADA networks.
- Intermediate PLC programming skills and thorough knowledge of operator interfaces.
- Practical, field problem solving experience with industrial communication methodologies (RS-232, ASI, Profibus, Ethernet, Devicenet, HART)
- Knowledge of the OHS Act (Safety Legislation) is essential
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