Opportunities exist at Minopex Lesotho, Letšeng Site, for Lesotho nationals to fill the positions of Instrumentation Technicians.
JOB PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to maintain plant systems and equipment according to instrumentation and technical requirements.
MAIN FUNCTIONS:
• Monitor and benchmark technology to ensure continuous improvement.
• Install and commission new equipment and systems in line with set standards.
• Perform detailed design, device programming, configuration and calibration on equipment to the set parameters.
• Maintain equipment and systems to optimize performance and availability.
• Inspect/monitor equipment and systems and take appropriate corrective action.
• Assess equipment and recommend for decommissioning and disposal in line with set company standards.
• Manage and monitor stock levels to ensure availability of critical spares.
• Collect and analyse data on the system and equipment to ensure compliance to standards.
• Maintain records and ensure they are up-to-date and accurate.
• Identify, plan and execute Control & Instrumentation projects in line with accepted project management principles.
• Support the achievement of engineering availability and production performance levels.
• Ensure that maintenance related information is recorded and reported to the relevant planning office to support the maintenance of the planned/asset maintenance system.
Ancillary functions and responsibilities:
• Ensure compliance with the provided SHEQ and operational systems, practices, methods, standards and procedures, and legal requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering – Light Current
• PLC programming is essential
• Preference will be given to holders of MQA Trade Test Certificate
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING:
• Three years’ experience as Instrumentation Technician in automated processing environment (Plants)
• Time management skills
• English Language Proficiency
• Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1
OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
o This position reports to Engineering Foreman.
o The incumbent will be expected to be resident on site at Letšeng la Terai, Mokhotlong.
o The position is permanent and offers a competitive remuneration package.
Interested candidates should submit their applications and CV to Minopex Lesotho (Pty) Ltd, Dolphin House Annex, 23 Motšoene Road, Industrial Area, Maseru or email to mokebe.bookholane@minopex.co.z
Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only.
Closing date: 24th November 2014
