Instrument Mechanician (2 Year Performance Based Fixed Term Contract Appointment)

About the role

Rand Water is hiring an Instrument Mechanician (2 Year Performance Based Fixed Term Contract Appointment) in Rand Water Services, based at Rietvlei, Johannesburg. To maintain, repair and calibrate all types of instrumentation equipment relative to the position, ie pressure, Flow, Temperature, Level, Analytical instruments, firsthand maintenance of the PLC’s, Telemetry and Scada systems.

Responsibilities

• Prompted by job requests and PM’s.
• React to plant failures accordingly.
• Fault finding and repairs on all instruments.
• Identify faults as per scada systems and repair.
• Routine maintenance.
• Make sure that discrepancy of actual vs. required is acceptable.
• Calibration and Verification certificates to be issued as required.
• Investigate and identify faults symptoms and repair if possible.
• On the job training to be given to new personnel and trainees.
• Completion of training logbooks of trained personnel.
• To perform standby duties as and when required.
• To complete all schedules, time sheets, calibration sheets, mileage sheets, monthly reports, job cards, etc.
• To report all plant defects that relate to health and safety.
• To ensure all safety precautions are followed when working with tools and equipment.
• Security and control over allocated tools.
• To ensure access control system is adhere to.
• Clean up accordingly.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Grade 12 and N3 Certificate
• Recognized Instrument Trade test
• Qualified Instruments Mechanician
• Minimum Experience: Three (3) years relevant experience in Instrumentation maintenance environment.
• Code EB Driver’s license and the ability to pass the Rand Water K53 drivers evaluation
• Knowledge
• Basic PLC programming, SCADA systems and networks.
• Basic instrumentation design principles
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
• Preferred knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001
• Ability to read and analyse complex electrical design drawings.
• Skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and analyse complex electrical design drawings.
• Instrument equipment selection
• Ability to cope with emergency breakdowns
• Attitude
• Attention to safety precautions
• Accuracy
• Service excellence
• Professionalism