Instrumentation Technician Ugd

Company Description
- Joins us as Instrumentation Technician where you will be responsible for providing dedicated technical and operational systems support to the mining division. The role requires a high degree of competence in instrumentation used in systems and trackless mobile equipment.

**Technical challenges. They don’t get much deeper.**

Anglo American has a portfolio of world-class mining operations. We mine, process, move and market the essential ingredients that enable a cleaner, more connected world and that meet fast growing consumer-driven demands for products from smartphones to electric cars. Our basic materials build homes, offices, railways and airports, and our diamonds fulfil people's dreams.

**Platinum**

**Job Description**:

- The role is responsible to ensure that all systems are maintained and optimised to ensure that the capacity to the production process is maximised.

You will be tasked with performing the following activities;
- Identify high risk and safety critical areas
- Disseminate best practice in instrumentation aspects
- Audit high risk and safety critical areas
- Analyse and identify problems on the current control solution
- System trouble shooting and hardware problems resolution
- Support on existing instrumentation, networks and hardware
- Calibration and maintenance of all equipment within the control solution
- Adherence to the Anglo Platinum Change Procedure
- Adherence to Anglo Platinum Standards
- Assist with commissioning for onsite projects

**This role is a C5 level reporting to the Snr Instrument Technician and Instrument Engineer.**

**Qualifications
- You will need the following**:

- Matric/ Grade 12
- National N6 Diploma and relevant Trade Test OR National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (T3/S4)
- Registered as a Professional Engineering Technician with ECSA - advantageous

**Experience**
- 3 years relevant work experience
- Must have underground experience (Competent B certificate)
- Experience with Mitsubishi PLC, Adroit Scada, Asi Network, and Profibus network will be advantageous

**Additional Requirements**
- Must be able to work standby
- Advanced computer literacy
- Good decision-making skills
- Valid driving licence code 08

**Additional Information
- What we offer**

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, but more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We are a large, successful multinational company - and we are still growing all the time.

**Who we are?**

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

**How we are committed to your safety**

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies - from drones to data analytics - that are helping to make mining safer.

**Inclusion and Diversity**

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

**Background checks**

**How to apply**

**Closing Date: 10/06/2023**

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