Electrical & Instrumentation Technician – SANDFIRE RESOURCES

The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician will be responsible for leading E&I processes and ensuring that all work is delivered safely and in compliance with legislative requirements.

Key Performance Areas

• Installation and maintenance of process control instrumentation.
• Adhere to project construction schedule
• Adhere and comply to Security and Company SHE objectives.
• Interpret technical drawings, P&IDs and wiring schematics
• Understand, interpret schematics, ladder drawings, technical specifications, manufacture’s manuals, and maintenance, troubleshooting of electrical, electronics, instrumentation, and control equipment.
• Provide technical support to all process plant during construction ensuring that the appropriate corrective actions are taken to remedy the situation.
• Identifying problems with electrical systems and recommending solutions.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and update instrumentation documentation
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge in electrical safety and adherence to procedures
• Well-developed contract management skills and commercial acumen.
• Ability to impact & influence
• Results Oriented and Performance driven

Behaviours/Personal Attributes

• Results Oriented and Performance driven

Qualification & Experience

• Tertiary qualification Diploma in Control and Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of National Craft Certificate (NCC) or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or industry experience.
• Industrial plant commissioning and operating experience
• Must have solid knowledge of SCADA and associated systems.
• Knowledge and experience on PLCs; and
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance of heavy industrial plants preferably in Mining industries