Instrument Technician
Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa, 1780
Farm Modderfontein,
Old Vereeniging Road,
Westonaria, 1779
PO Box 57,
Westonaria, 1780
South Africa
Tel +27 11 411 1000
Dir +27 11 411 1797
Fax +27 11 411 1588 www.goldfields.com
South Deep is recruiting!
This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.
At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.
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POSITION: |
Instrument Technician |
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JOB GRADING: |
C-Upper |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Engineering – Control & Instrumentation |
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SITE: |
South Deep Gold Mine |
The Instrument Technician is accountable for executing specialised technical functions on systems such as, Allen-Bradley Rockwell Automation and FactoryTalk SCADA Packages to optimise mining processes within prescribed guidelines, policies and procedures. A core accountability of the role is to maintain the highest possible safety standards in area of operation and influence.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Instrument Mechanician Trade Certificate
- National Diploma in Electrical light current or N6 certificate in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 5 years’ experience of which 2 years on installation and maintenance of process control equipment
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in Hard Rock Mining, Shaft or TMM maintenance
- Sound knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation and FactoryTalk SCADA Packages
- Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment
Key Competencies:
- Proven track record in safety leadership
- Skilled communicator with proven ability to engage at all levels
- Well-developed interpersonal collaboration and team skills
- Be able to work within time constraints and make sound decisions
- Correctly apply best installation practices from mechanical, electrical and instrumentation perspective on all types of field Instruments
- Ability to read and comprehend instrumentation drawings
- Working knowledge of operational technology in line with a control and instrumentation technicians’ role
- Computer literacy with MS Office proficiency
- Proficient in application of process control
- Sound knowledge of different operating systems
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure health and Safety of team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of maintenance activities
- Perform inspections in accordance with the MHSA regulations and company standards
- Contribute to the culture of Zero Harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation health safety environmental security policies and procedures and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion
- Maintain the safe operation of equipment, systems and processes in area of responsibility
- Adhere to planned maintenance schedule and eliminate unplanned tasks pertaining to Networks, Seismic, Fire Detection, Time and Attendance, Leaky Feeder, Telephones, Central blasting, Cameras, TMM machinery and equipment (NewTrax, Tele-remote etc.)
- Execute preventative maintenance service and quality repair of equipment in conjunction with planned activities
- Ensure effective interface between and accuracy of all process control field instruments and systems
- Participate and lead various assigned expansion and or modification projects
Closing Date: 31 January 2025
Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.
Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment
NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting