Artisan Instrumentation

Responsibilities

• Install new Instrumentation equipment ensuring both company and vendor safety and quality standards are adhered to, while ensuring minimum disruption to the processing plant operation and production
• Perform installation, testing and commissioning of new instrumentation equipment/devices in conjunction with teammates
• Understand the control philosophies of high-level data coding into the Processing plant PLC and SCADA systems and be able to operate Instrumentation and Control equipment being installed
• Calibration of all field Instrumentation to the required resolution and accuracy, ensuring the correct hardwired and/or parameter settings for effective functionality with minimal disruption to the processing plant operation
• Ensuring correctly coded parameters in the PLC and SCADA system for display on the HMI units
• Ensure adherence to the Companies' planned and preventative maintenance schedules and procedures
• Other duties as instructed by the Supervisor,

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 / equivalent
• Qualified Instrumentation Technician
• Must be registered with EIZ
• All academic certificates must be certified by ZAQA
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience as an Instrumentation Technician
• Experience in DCS and SCADA systems, preferably Citect SCADA, and Ethernet Networks
• Knowledge of PLC programming and PLC hardware skills, preferably on Siemens S7series
• Working knowledge of Field Bus systems, Profibus and Modbus will be an advantage
• Experience in Siemens light voltage control systems and Siemens SIMO Code systems will be an advantage
• Previous experience in IGBT controlled PWM variable speed drives will be an advantage
• BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS
• Teamwork
• Bold initiative
• Thinking safely
• Upholding quality
• Technical Skills
• OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Standby work required
• Overtime when necessary
• Working at heights
• Confined spaces
• Safety conscious
• Exposure to dust, heat and noise
• Computer Literacy
• An understanding of the cultural and plant environment
• An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures
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Additional Information

Job title : Artisan, Instrumentation Site : Kansanshi Mining Plc Department : Smelter Engineering Section : Instrumentation & Control Position reports to : Supervisor Instrumentation Purpose To safely execute field Instrumentation installations and setup according to the prescribed standards ensuring the safety of self and others.

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