Electrical & Instrumentation Foreman
- Location
- Krugersdorp, Gauteng
- Contract
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This role is for an Electrical & Instrumentation Foreman, sought by Hire Resolve on behalf of their client, a mining company located in Gauteng. The position involves supervising and coordinating electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities within a processing plant, with a focus on ensuring equipment reliability, effective maintenance execution, and compliance with safety and statutory requirements. Hire Resolve is described as a South African recruitment company specializing in permanent and contract placements across various sectors, including Mining. What you will do * Supervise and coordinate all electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities within the processing plant. * Lead and coordinate Electricians, Instrumentation Technicians and Artisans. * Allocate daily tasks and monitor work performance. * Ensure optimal availability and reliability of electrical and instrumentation equipment. * Oversee preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes. * Diagnose, investigate and resolve electrical and instrumentation breakdowns. * Oversee the maintenance of electrical motors, MV substations, pumps, screens, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, distribution boards and associated plant equipment. * Oversee the maintenance, calibration and testing of instrumentation equipment, including pressure, flow, level and temperature transmitters. * Ensure effective maintenance of PLC, SCADA, DCS and process control systems. * Coordinate planned plant shutdowns and major maintenance activities. * Develop and implement weekly and monthly maintenance plans. * Allocate resources, personnel and equipment to ensure effective execution of maintenance activities. Requirements (from the original advert) * Grade 12 * N6 Certificate or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering * Electrical or Instrumentation Trade Test Certificate * Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance * Minimum 3 years' Foreman or Supervisory Experience * Experience with PLC, SCADA, DCS, VSDs, MCCs and industrial process control systems * Experience in MV substations, MV switchgear, MCCs, LV installations, transformers, overhead power lines, VSDs, cable joints and distribution boards * Valid Driver's License Who should apply The ideal candidate is an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Foreman with a Grade 12 education, an N6 Certificate or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, and an Electrical or Instrumentation Trade Test Certificate. They should possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance, with at least 3 years specifically in a Foreman or Supervisory capacity. Essential experience includes working with PLC, SCADA, DCS, VSDs, MCCs, industrial process control systems, and various electrical plant equipment such as MV substations, switchgear, transformers, and distribution boards. A valid Driver's License is also required. The role is suitable for individuals capable of supervising, coordinating, and leading maintenance teams and activities within a processing plant environment. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/building-construction-mining/other-building-construction-mining/krugersdorp/electrical-instrumentation-foreman-id-7617342 Source: jobmail
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- PLC programming
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