Job Description

VACANCY: INSTRUMENT MECHANICIAN

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: PERMANENT

GRADE: C-LOWER

DIVISION: SMELTER

CLOSING DATE: 17 SEPTEMBER 2023

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The Instrument Mechanician is responsible for repairs and maintenance of all industrial instrumentation within the Smelter Business Unit.
• The role holder will form an integral part in the execution of day-to-day field instruments work and the execution of planned field instruments maintenance.
• The incumbent will directly report t to the Foreman: Electrical & Instrumentation and will be required to work rotational stand-by with other instrumentation staff to cover the Smelter Business unit.

• Execute industrial instrumentation planned maintenance with certification within specified time and give feedback to Foreman.
• Promptly attend to any industrial instrumentation and related process control systems breakdowns and callouts.
• Conduct your work within acceptable quality to improve plant availability and reliability.
• Manage all maintenance work orders issued to you on time to ensure that weekly and monthly KPIs are met.
• Assist in cost reduction initiatives by reducing waste and improving efficiencies.
• Self-management by:

• Compilation of own PDP in conjunction with line manager.
• Attend training interventions as per approved PDP.
• Ensure that you remain disciplined in line with the companyxe2x80x99s code of conduct.
• Managing others by:

• Giving direction to Assistants as may be required by Foreman.
• Ensuring that all unsafe conditions are reported on time to prevent any incidents or accidents.
• Complete your weekly work orders (PM03) on time and give feedback to line manager.
• Participate in risk assessments based on external and internal influences.
• Participate in incident investigations.
• Participate in any inspection or audit as may be required.
• Ensure compliance with any instruction given with regards to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Ensure compliance with the permit to work system as well as other related protocols.
• Comply with and ensure that all health and safety rules are met and act proactively by addressing any safety concerns which may be harmful to self or other employees.

• The minimum qualification required is a completed N3 or equivalent with a recognised Trade test certificate in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a National Diploma or higher in Electrical or Process Control Engineering.
• Preference will be given to candidates with up to 3-5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in the Industrial Instrumentation field.

• A high moral code of conduct.
• Ability to motivate direct report and relevant maintenance team.
• Ability to attain relevant/ useful data and analyse it.
• The ability to:

• Focus on results through quality control, safety awareness, management of work, decision making, customer focus, planning and organising.
• Express potential through adaptability, applied learning, initiating action, innovation, impact and work standards.
• Interact effectively through communication at all levels, building relationships, negotiation and gaining commitment. Provide simple written instructions or requests.
• Achieve goals by aligning performance for success, developing others, facilitating change, monitoring information, inspiring others, information monitoring, meeting leadership and participation and follow up.
• Knowledge of SAP system and MS Office Package (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is essential.
• A good understanding of the processes related to the Asset Care / Maintenance of the plant equipment performance and administration.
• In-depth knowledge of different industrial field instruments and associated maintenance thereof.
• Basic knowledge of PLC including troubleshooting and fault-finding.
• Basic knowledge of SCADA and Siemens S7 PLC.
• In-depth knowledge of calibration of instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Ability to identify and proactively address industrial instrumentation faults.
• Basic knowledge and adherence to the permit to work system.
• Basic knowledge of HAZOP studies and Management of Change (MOC) protocols.

Rand Refinery