Our client, a leading Chrome Mining Group is looking for an experienced and Trade Test qualified Maintenance Practitioner Instrumentation person at their facility in Steelpoort.

Purpose of the job:
Maintain and optimise low and high level instrumentation, control equipment and systems. Coordinate and manage support and activities in responsible area.

Job Responsibilities:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY
Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
Ensure SHEQ compliance within the Team through effective use of the Toolbox
Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status
Ensure adherence to health, safety, environment, and risk policies and procedures

PEOPLE
Supervise the Team:
Ensure an enabling climate/culture
Maintain labour stability by minimising labour turnover
Labour complement in line with budget
Manage performance against set targets and competencies
Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS
Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES
Compliance to SHEQ requirements, statutory regulations and adherence to legislation
Apply fault finding techniques and root cause analysis
Complete work orders, create notifications and provide feedback on SAP
Conduct regular plant inspections, identify and rectify inefficiencies
Coordinate planned maintenance activities
Maintaining instrumentation documentation
Maintain and repair all levels of instrumentation, electrical and mechanical parts, components and equipment
Design and structure Control System and PLC and SCADA software
Design and maintain Control System drawings
Provide inputs to Process Control
Assist with capital projects
Liaise with other sections and departments
Ensure customer satisfaction
Implementation and improvement of technology

SHAREHOLDER VALUE
Continuous improvement and cost reduction

Behavioural Competencies:
Safety Leadership
Innovation
Co-ordinate and Control
Results Orientation
Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
Aligning Performance for Success
Work Standards
Interpersonal Relationships
Communication
Managing Conflict
Flexibility
Team Supervision
Business Understanding