Stanger Mill
Instrument Mechanician ( HRL 13 )
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The incumbent in this position will install, maintain and repair instrumentation ensuring optimum plant availability by providing efficient services with specific responsibility for identifying repair and/or replacement needs; according to engineering specifications and safety standards.
REPORTING TO : INSTRUMENT FOREMAN
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Installs, commissions, modifies and maintains instrument installations and DCS equipment by the application of engineering expertise and skills to meet Engineering and Production standards.
- Fault finding and support on DCS,PLC,PROFIBUS NETWORKS and on field instrumentation and process control loops.
- Fault finding and replacing of I/O electronic cards.
- Fault find, repair and configure computers.
- Loop Tuning for optimum plant operation and fault finding on DCS by the application of engineering skills and process plant controls.
- Removes,defective instruments from system, decontaminates, disassembles, and cleans instruments, and repair/replaces defective parts, using hand tools.
- Perform and record calibration of instruments as per ISO system to ensure safety and accuracy of instruments. Ensures test equipment is well maintained.
- Update and record using SAP calibrations made, parts and components used, and inventory of parts on hand.
- Prepares schematic drawings, sketches, and reports to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits, and systems.
- Assist in installation & commissioning of all new projects from field to DCS.
- Carries out limited fitting, rigging & welding.
- Overhauls rotable equipment prior to returning to stores.
- Assists in the training of Apprentices and Aides.
- Required to work standby and overtime as required.
- Adheres to environmental policy & procedures and ensures safety & environmental compliance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
KEY COMPETENCIES / SKILLS
- Planning and Organizing
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Proactive and taking initiative
- Self-motivated and energetic
- Process Optimisation
- Technical Drawings
- Electrical Instrumentation
- Electrical Fault Finding
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
- Grade 12/Matric qualification and N2 Instrumentation (N3 Advantageous)
- Instrumentation Trade Test Certificate
- Two years post apprenticeship experience in an Instrument Mechanician in a heavy Engineering environment will be preferred.
- Pulp and Paper experience will be advantageous.
- Driver’s License and Own Transport essential
- ABB DCS knowledge would be advantageous
- SAP knowledge will be advantageous
Closing date: 18 March 2019
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