Employer: Minopex Introduction This position will be based on Site in Aggeneys, Northern Cape. Description The purpose of this position is to maintain plant systems and equipment according to instrumentation and technical requirements. Duties and Responsibilities * Monitors and benchmarks technology to ensure continuous improvement * Installs and commissions new equipment and systems in line with set standards * Performs detailed design, device programming, configuration and calibration on equipment to the set parameters * Maintains equipment and systems to optimize performance and availability * Inspects / monitors equipment and systems and takes appropriate corrective action * Assesses equipment and recommends for decommissioning and disposal in line with set Company standards * Manages and monitors stock levels to ensure availability of critical spares * Collects and analyses data on the system and equipment to ensure compliance to standards * Maintains records and ensures they are up-to-date and accurate * Identifies, plans and executes Control & Instrumentation projects in line with accepted project management principles * Consults with production teams on maintenance activities that affects production * Supports the achievement of engineering availability and production performance levels * Ensures that maintenance related information is recorded and reported to the relevant planning office to support the planned/asset maintenance system Qualification Requirement * Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4, including relevant NATED courses (e.g., N3 Certificate) * National Diploma S4 Electrical Engineering – Light/ Medium voltage with relevant Industrial Instrumentation subject and Valid Trade Test Certificate; or * Relevant Trade Test Certificate section 13 Trade Test / Section 26(D) as Instrument Mechanician with N6 or Diploma * Valid driver’s Licence code B, EB or C1 Experience and Skills Requirements * Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience as an Instrument Technician * PLC programming experience * VSD and simocode installations experience * Experience in one of the following smart relays: Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider * Knowledge of belt scale maintenance, actuated control valves, magnetic flow meters and different types of level control instruments * Must be able to work in confined space and at heights * Must be familiar with the risk assessment procedures * Not colour blind * English language proficiency * Time management skills * Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1 * Own transport to attend to call outs