Job Description:
A leading chemical manufacturing plant is looking for an Instrument Mechanician who would be responsible for installing, modifying, maintaining and repairing electronic instruments and control systems

Main job function

Ensure that all instrumentation within the factory is maintained, inspected and calibrated on a regular basis.

Ensure that damaged, ageing or redundant instrumentation is replaced and/or removed timeously.

Complete daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual checks as required on all instrumentation.

Attend to breakdowns, conduct fault finding and root-cause analysis in the event of breakdowns to ensure they are resolved as efficiently as possible.

Installing, commissioning and testing of electronic instruments.

Co-ordinating work with Engineers, Technicians and other maintenance personnel.

Interpreting test data to diagnose malfunctions and systematic performance problems. Calibration of related equipment.

Maintenance and repairs to PLC equipment, which includes functional testing, upgrades and related work.

Conduct regular standbys to ensure continual production is achieved with minimal downtime where possible.

Attend to electrical work and breakdowns as and when required in the absence of electricians or when on standby.

Ensure compliance to OHSAct,

Qualifications

N6 with Instrumentation & Process Control or equivalent

Must be trade tested Instrument Mechanician

Experience/Criteria

3-5 years’ experience in a chemical manufacturing environment

Must be computer literate

Must have excellent communication skills

Must have strong technical skills

Must be willing to work overtime