Senior Instrumentation Mechanician

**Business Unit / Group Function***:

- Platinum

**Area***:

- Engineering

**Location***:

- Mokopane, South Africa

**Reference Id***:

- REF37633E

**Experience / Work Type***:

- Entry Level / Permanent Employee

**Closing Date***:

- 02 January, 2023

**Closing Date***: 02 January, 2023

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Overview

**Company Description**:
Come and join this dynamic, driven team as a Senior Instrumentation Mechanician where you will provide dedicated technical and operational systems support at Mogalakwena Complex. The role requires a high degree of competence in instrumentation used in Systems and Trackless Mobile Equipment.

**You take your responsibilities seriously. That’s why we want you.**

High performing teams that work together to make decisions and get things done more effectively are crucial to Anglo American’s success.

We strive to create collaborative working environments, where inclusion and diversity is celebrated. We recognise that diverse views encourage and support high performance and innovative thinking. So, we always treat people with respect, dignity and common courtesy, regardless of background, lifestyle or position. In this way we encourage accountability, build trust and enable our colleagues to deliver results and reach their full potential.

**Platinum**

As a Senior Instrumentation Mechanician, you will be responsible to ensure that all systems are maintained and optimized to ensure that the capacity to the production process is maximized.

Some of the key responsibilities in this role will include:

- Identify areas of poor availability
- Audit high risk and safety areas
- Support on existing networks, hardware and software
- Assist with Commissioning for onsite projects
- Schedule and prioritise maintenance tasks
- Support on existing instrumentation
- Maintain Siemens PCS 7 system (DCS, S7 plc family & WinCC Scada)
- Adherence to Anglo Platinum Standards

**This role is in the Engineering department at a C5 level reporting to the Instrumentation Specialist**

**Qualifications**:

- NQF level 4, Technical **N6 diploma advantageous & desired**
- Trade Certificate - Instrumentation
- ** Advanced**

Computer Skills
- Must be medically fit

**Experience**:

- Minimum 5 years applicable experience
- Knowledge and experience of Siemens PLC Programming, Wincc SCADA System, PCS 7 and Allen Bradley control systems **(required**

)
- Running capital projects (advantageous)

**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’re a large, successful multinational company - and we’re 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, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

**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.

**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

**How to apply**

**CLOSING DATE: 02 JANUARY 2023