Liqhobong Mining Development Company (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Firestone Diamonds PLC, invites suitably qualified and competent Technicians to apply for the vacant position of Senior Instrumentation Technician.
Job purpose
Responsible for ensuring the
availability of the plant by maintaining the instrumentation equipment
according to Liqhobong Mining Development Standards and by applying best
maintenance practices.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Engineering Manager the incumbent will carry out the following duties and responsibilities;
• Minimise shutdown time by planning and controlling allocated tasks as requested by the Engineering Manager;
• Manage the Instrumentation Technicians, Mechanicians and Helpers in this section and ensure they deliver competent work;
• Participate in investigating and taking corrective actions in the event of instrument failures and or incidents;
• Ensure that LMDC safety policy is applied by executing scheduled plant inspections;
• Ensure installation and maintenance of Plant Control Systems;
• Provides input to project coordinators in terms of control system requirements;
• Implements appropriate technological control solutions to ensure optimal process control and efficiency
• Ensure control system installations are configured according to applicable standards and procedures;
• Apply instrumentation theory and related knowledge to test and modify developmental or operational control equipment of circuitry;
• Assemble and test experimental and operational instrumentation devices, pneumatics and electronic components according to engineering data, LMDC best practices and instrumentation principles;
• Apply good fault-finding techniques on all plc/scada process related incidents with corrective action;
• Ensure compliance and adherence to SHE policies, programs, practices, safety standards and regulations;
Legal and other requirements
• Police clearance and medical examinations of fitness
• Valid driver’s license
Qualifications and experience
• 8 years’ hands on industrial experience;
• A relevant Electronics Degree or Diploma from an accredited/recognized Institution;
• Experience in computerized Maintenance management system will be an added advantage;
• Knowledge of pressure, level, temperature, flow equipment in the mining industry;
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong PLC Knowledge (Allen Bradley);
• Strong SCADA knowledge (RS Logix 5000)
• Knowledge of industrial networking Skills and competencies
• Organizational and planning and managing projects;
• Excellent written and verbal communication;
• Engineering background;
• Attention to details/ detail focused;
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Supervision and coordination skills;
Attributes
• Ability to read technical information;
• Ability to compose a variety of documents
• The ability to operate mechanical and maintenance equipment and related components;
• Ability to facilitate group discussions and solve practical problems;
Application letters including a detailed CV and certified copies of relevant qualifications should be submitted to:
5th Floor
Letsie Office Park – Pension House
Constitution Road
Maseru West
Email address: [email protected]
Closing date for submission of applications is Friday 23rd May 2019 Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted