Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer (for Mining)!

To ensure the availability and efficient operation of all processing plant field Instrumentation in order to minimize production down time, and also the measuring of process parameters as per the design of the processing plant.
  Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Define the required stock levels for Instrumentation and ensure that levels are maintained and available from the warehouse.
  Qualifications
  - National Diploma in Instrumentation or equivalent
  - Ability to setup, calibrate and maintain a wide variety of modern field Instrumentation related to processing plants
  - Fluency in English
  Experience
  
  - Experience in flotation circuits, thickening processes, control of conveyor systems and milling operations.
  - A Minimum of 10 years relevant experience as an Instrumentation Technician, of which at least 5 of those years spent in a Senior Instrumentation Technician role in a Chemical / Mineral processing plant.
  - 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.
  
  If you feel that you possess the skills and experience required to perform to the highest level in this role, then please send your CV.
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