Artisan Instrumentation

Job title                        :                     Artisan, Instrumentation

Site                               :                     Kansanshi Mining Plc

Department                 :                     Smelter Engineering

Section                        :                     Instrumentation & Control

Position reports to      :                     Supervisor Instrumentation

Purpose

To safely execute field Instrumentation installations and setup according to the prescribed standards ensuring the safety of self and others.

Key Responsibilities

This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.

Install new Instrumentation equipment ensuring both company and vendor safety and quality standards are adhered to, while ensuring minimum disruption to the processing plant operation and production
Perform installation, testing and commissioning of new instrumentation equipment/devices in conjunction with teammates
Understand the control philosophies of high-level data coding into the Processing plant PLC and SCADA systems and be able to operate Instrumentation and Control equipment being installed
Calibration of all field Instrumentation to the required resolution and accuracy, ensuring the correct hardwired and/or parameter settings for effective functionality with minimal disruption to the processing plant operation
Ensuring correctly coded parameters in the PLC and SCADA system for display on the HMI units
Ensure adherence to the Companies’ planned and preventative maintenance schedules and procedures
Other duties as instructed by the Supervisor,

Qualifications

Minimum Grade 12 / equivalent
Qualified Instrumentation Technician
Must be registered with EIZ
All academic certificates must be certified by ZAQA

Experience

A minimum of 3 years relevant experience as an Instrumentation Technician
Experience in DCS and SCADA systems, preferably Citect SCADA, and Ethernet Networks
Knowledge of PLC programming and PLC hardware skills, preferably on Siemens S7series
Working knowledge of Field Bus systems, Profibus and Modbus will be an advantage
Experience in Siemens light voltage control systems and Siemens SIMO Code systems will be an advantage
Previous experience in IGBT controlled PWM variable speed drives will be an advantage

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

Teamwork
Bold initiative
Thinking safely
Upholding quality
Technical Skills

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Standby work required
Overtime when necessary
Working at heights
Confined spaces
Safety conscious
Exposure to dust, heat and noise
Computer Literacy
An understanding of the cultural and plant environment
An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures