Job Description

DescriptionPURPOSE OF THE JOB:To maintain and optimise low- and high-level instrumentation, control equipment and systems. Coordinate and manage support and activities in responsible area.BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY:

• Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

CUSTOMERS:

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction as specified
• Understand how the operation works and the effect of the instrumentation on its deliverables and the way it operates and vice-a-versa
• Execute work autonomously in designated plate areas of responsibility
• Take full responsibility in delivering excellence
• Conduct regular schedule plant inspections
• Provide feedback to operational and maintenance personnel in designated plant areas after completion of required tasks
• Attend designated plant areas production and maintenance meetings
• Continuous improvement around instrumentation in assigned plant area
• Identify and register improvement projects

BUSINESS PROCESSES:Planning

• Provide weekly feedback and input to the Instrumentation Maintenance Supervisor to ensure proper planning of scheduled tasks
• Communicate all required spares and services to the Instrumentation Maintenance Planner, all communication to be traceable
• Do daily confirmations on the SAP system of work performed.

Work Execution

• Complete a risk assessment and obtain a work permit before a task is performed
• Perform the job as outlined in the Work Order and as per detailed Task List
• Capture history and complete the notification to the required standard
• Confirm work order with the correct time and all details to the required standard
• Provide feedback to the Instrumentation Maintenance Supervisor on any task where there is a difference between the task instruction and the job requirements
• Communicate if spares, equipment or other factors were not available for job on the work order to the Instrumentation Maintenance Supervisor
• Generate notifications from inspections and subsequent notifications

Standby

• Perform standby duties on designated areas from time to time
• Report any bridging or plant stoppages during call outs immediately to the Instrumentation Senior Standby
• Inform the Instrumentation Senior standby should a call out extend longer than 3 hours
• Capture all data related to the call out to aid in determining the root cause in the form of a call out report to be distributed before you leave the site.
• Communicate to the Instrumentation Senior standby when work is completed before you leave the site

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem solving and decision making
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success
• Adhering to Values

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:Skills:

• Computer literate - Microsoft Office
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chrome Doc, SAP, Coupa, MES)
• Continuously improve technical ability and skills through in house training and keep abreast with new technology implemented by the Instrumentation department
• Attending specific coursed as required

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate and apply an understanding of PLC related automation principles and software packages
• Keep abreast with new industry technology and innovations
• Obtain and maintain the required tertiary qualifications

Key customers:Plants, Maintenance DepartmentRequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma (NQF 6) or Higher Certificate (NQF 5) - Studying towards a Higher Certificate or National Diploma (Internal Candidates)
• National Diploma (NQF 6) or Higher Certificate (NQF 5) (External Candidates)
• Relevant Trade Test Certificate
• 3 years relevant experience

Additional qualifications:

• Computer Literate
• SAP
• PLC Training and experience

Closing date: 21 October 2024Work LevelSkilledTypePermanentSalaryMarket RelatedEE PositionYesLocationNorth West

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