Control & Instrumentation Technician – Khoemacau Copper Mining
Job Description
COME JOIN OUR TEAM!!
EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES WITH KHOEMACAU COPPER MINING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
• CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN
We are looking for suitably qualified, highly motivated, talented, innovative, hands on, dynamic team players capable of working both collaboratively and independently with a high level of integrity, strong commitment and desire to deliver operational excellence through Zero Harm. These positions are based at the Mine Site located between Maun and Sehithwa in Ngamiland, therefore, you must still enjoy getting out on site and have the enthusiasm and interest to work in a remote location and in a multicultural work environment. Only Botswana citizens may apply.
While developing the first fully mechanised underground mine in Botswana, we offer a dynamic and stimulating work environment, great culture, good benefits, a competitive salary and family friendly rosters.
• These are team based, fast paced roles.
• Preferably you will be immediately available / available at short notice
• You must be familiar with the Mining Safety, Health and Environment requirements.
Deadline for Submission: 15th February 2024 or until filled. Please note that review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The incumbent will be responsible for executing, monitoring and co-ordinating cost-effective maintenance activities and installation of instrumentation and control equipment and services to ensure optimal equipment availability and reliability.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will be responsible for:
• Repairing and adjusting system components or removing and replacing defective parts.
• Installing control and measurement instruments on existing or new plant equipment.
• Identifying recurring problems and deriving creative solutions involving team members.
• Maintaining, installing, programming and diagnosing and repairing instrumentation equipment and power supply units and lines per planned maintenance and break down
work orders.
• Planning, implementing, controlling, and monitoring approved changes to area of responsibility by responding to changes in the industry, legislation, and other related matters including transformation and optimisation.
• Working with electronic control systems including microprocessors, sensors, and final control elements used in automated processes.
• Consulting manuals, reading, and interpreting circuit diagrams, blueprints, and schematic.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:
• Degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering
• A minimum of 5 years post qualification experience with process control instrumentation in a mining process plan environment.
• Experience with DCS and various plant PLC’s and drives.
OR
• National Diploma in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering or related trade qualification.
• A minimum of 10 years post qualification experience with process control instrumentation in a mining process plant environment.
• Experience with DCS and various plant PLC’s and drives.
Send your CV and motivation only, to; Vice President Human Resources and Communications at: [email protected]. A valid class B driver’s license and good driving record is a must for all positions. N B: Write ONLY the title of the position you are applying for on the subject line. Ambulance Driver: If you do not have access to email, you can send your applications to P/Bag BR 55 Gaborone or drop it off at our offices in Gaborone at Botswana Innovation Hub in Block 8 Industrial. Due to the high volume of applications received for our advertised positions, only those applications who are shortlisted will be contacted. To those applicants not shortlisted, we extend our appreciation for considering Khoemacau Copper Mining as a potential employer
