- Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
- Access to industry-leading technical development programmes
- Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities
- Location: Richards Bay, South Africa
About the role
All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.
We are looking for a Technician: Industrial Electronics to service, install and commission Industrial Electronic/Power Electronic equipment toward ensuring optimal safety, reliability and availability.
Technical: We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining. We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills
Reporting to the Engineer: Reliability and working in a challenging and exciting environment, in the Electrical Systems team, you will be:
- Maintenance, fault-finding and repair of Power Electronic equipment like Variable Speed Drives ranging from 0.75kW to 1.8MW, connected to supply voltages from 400Vac to 690Vac. Some equipment is installed in remote areas and requires skills like heavy lifting/loading and manoeuvring of power modules.
- Fault finding and repair on complex VSD applications like Master/Follower and Crane applications.
- Fault finding and repair on Fieldbus control systems like Device-net, Profibus and Industrial Ethernet.
- The interpretation of electrical / electronic drawings and manuals when doing fault finding and repairs on VSD /Electrical /PLC interfaced designs.
- Assist the Engineer/Superintendent and Design department with complex VSD interface designs been checked updated and commissioned according to the OEM requirements.
- Fault finding and repair on Thyristor and Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) systems.
- Good hand eye coordination with the ability to perform physical activities for prolong periods (dismantling, repair and assembly of bus bars, modules, large fuses, contactors etc).
- Good computer skills to program, analyze and backup equipment specific software parameters.
What you’ll bring
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team (standard for all job adverts)
- T3/T4 /S4/BTech Diploma in Electrical Engineering or National “ N” Diploma (N6) in Electrical Engineering Light / Heavy current.
- S4 with five years or T3/T4/BTech with three years or more practical and fault-finding experience related to Industrial Electronic / Variable Speed Drive/Uninterruptable Power Supply and Thyristor control systems.
- National “N” Diploma (N6) in Electrical Engineering Light / Heavy current with Industrial Electronics, Digital Electronics and Control systems as recommended subjects. Three years or more practical and fault-finding experience related to Industrial Electronic / Variable Speed Drive / Electrical / PLC in a heavy industrial plant.
- Experience in ABB ACS600/ACS800/ACS880 (advantageous)
- Experience in Siemens MasterDrive / Sinamics G150 (advantageous).
- Experience in Control Techniques Unidrive M600/ M700 and Danfoss VSD (advantageous)
- Experience in Soft Starters Rockwell Power flex & Weg (advantageous)
- Electrical Trade Test (advantageous)
- Licenses/Certifications: Light motor vehicle (Code B)
What we offer
- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience
- Annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
- Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
- Access top tier family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans
- Wellbeing benefits
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matter
- A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental, etc)Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers. Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world, and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.
About Rio Tinto
Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.
For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.
Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world, and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.
Where you’ll be working
Certified as a Top Employer for 4 consecutive years, located in the Kwa-Zulu Natal province, Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) is part of the Rio Tinto Group and is an internationally recognised sand mining and mineral processing operations leader and one of the world’s foremost producers of titanium minerals, high purity pig iron and zircon. We have implemented a sound corporate social development programme and an internationally recognised environmental rehabilitation programme to restore the mined dunes to their natural state once mining operations have ceased.
Every Voice Matters
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
RBM is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the company’s employment equity plan.