Instrumentation Technician - - Polokwane

Job Purpose

Instrumentation Technician - Reporting to the Infrastructure Planning Manager the Instrument Technician develops, maintains and manages electrical and mechanical instruments, which provides critical information to operations and maintenance in support of the organizations strategic objectives.

Key Performance Areas

Principal Outcomes

Plans, coordinates and implements instrumentation projects.
Manages and maintains instrumentation, communication networks and control systems to ensure maximum systems functionality.
Conducts research, makes recommendations on new technology, makes technical modifications on the instruments for operational improvements.
Troubleshoots telemetry and process control hardware, maintains a functional knowledge of the operation of the telemetry system software and hardware.
Manages equipment within the process control domain according to the prescribed key performance indicators.
Tests, calibrates, repairs, installs, controls and maintains field instrumentation according to prescribed standards, legal and safety frameworks to ensure accurate measurement and recording of information.
Reads and interprets wiring diagrams, electrical and mechanical drawings and specifications in installations or in performing repair work.
Compiles and manages the capital, the operational and abnormal budgets for instrumentation.
Integrates process instrumentation control systems to electrical and mechanical equipment.
Implements protective systems to prevent damage to equipment by setting of alarm/trip equipment.
Manages systems data concerning process conditions and equipment to assist with planning and management information.
Implements and executes the maintenance strategies for instrumentation infrastructure.
Directly supervise subordinates by entering into an annual performance agreement.
Conducts periodic and quarterly performance appraisals for subordinates.
Develops individual Personal Development Plan for career advancement.
Develops, trains, coaches and mentor subordinates, learners and interns for career advancement, succession planning and promotion.
Performs administration functions.
Adheres to health and safety regulations to provide a safe and healthy work environment.
Ensure compliance with all LNWs policies, procedures and code of ethics.

Contacts

Advises Regional Managers, Superintendents, Planning Technicians, Artisans
Liaises with Regional Managers, Superintendents, Artisans, Service Providers

Decision Making

Fulfils advanced operational requirements by applying recognised specialist skills to processes and systems by understanding the theory underpinning the system or process. First line supervisor.

Complexity & Problem Solving

Known processes are used and problems are solved by understanding the theory and practices underpinning the process or system.
Applies own experience where clues are not available to resolve critical operational problems.

Accountability

Accountable for a number of inter-related operational processes accountable for quality and volume.

Judgement & Impact

Judgement is exercised on which part of the underpinning theory or practice to draw on.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

A National Diploma in Electronic with a Trade Test from accredited institution
2 years relevant experience as Instrument Technician
In-Service Training

*Desirable

B. Tech Instrumentation and registration with professional body
3 5 years experience as an Instrument Technician.
In-Service Training

Competencies & Skills

Understands underpinning theory and has considerable knowledge of products and processes.
Formal and practical training is required. Coordination of a unit or section.
Managerial
Professional
Entrepreneurial
Personal Qualities

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