Metallurgical Plant Instrument Mechanician

INSTRUMENT MECHANICIAN X1 (GRADING C2)

Qualifying Criteria:

• Grade 10, 11, 12 or equivalent qualifications
• Trade Test Certificate: Instrument Mechanician (Red Seal).
• Electrical or instrumentation engineering studies would be an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in a metallurgical plant or heavy industrial environment.
• Experience with SCADA/HMI systems.
• Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) PLC Programming.
• Knowledge of Networking
• Sound knowledge of instrumentation standards and safety practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair control systems and instrumentation faults.
• Proficient in the use of calibration tools and test instruments.
• Computer literacy and experience with maintenance management systems (e.g., SAP, Pragma).
• Standby and callout duties and ability to work with minimum supervision
• Valid driver’s licence
• South African Citizenship
• Clear Criminal Record

 Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance, fault-finding, and calibration on a wide range of field instruments (pressure, flow, temperature, level transmitters, etc.).
• Ensure accurate functioning of PLCs, SCADA systems, and other control systems.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on instrumentation equipment.
• Interpret technical diagrams, loop drawings, and P&IDs.
• Maintain documentation and records of all instrumentation work.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Provide technical support during plant shutdowns, projects, and commissioning.
• Conduct all work according to required standards and specifications
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1 Group’s safety motto: “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely”