Instrument Technician

About this role

Impala Platinum (Implats) is looking for a permanent Instrument Technician in the North West. The role keeps instrumentation and IT equipment and infrastructure safe, working and up to standard across mining operations.

What you’ll do

• Find faults on process equipment using specialised testing tools, then diagnose the problem and apply the right fix.
• Install flow, level, pressure, temperature and analytical equipment, along with PLCs and final control elements.
• Design, write and convert PLC software programmes.
• Build and test advanced electronic circuits.
• Repair and maintain controllers, specialised sensing devices, process control loops, pneumatic transfer systems and load cell systems.
• Install and configure multi-user networked operating systems, and follow safety rules and mine standards at all times. Report any non-compliance and take part in regular safety meetings.

What you need

• Grade 12 or an NQF 4 equivalent.
• Instrumentation Trade Certificate.
• Instrumentation National Diploma.
• 2 to 3 years’ experience as an Instrumentation Technician.
• 3 years’ experience as an Instrumentation Mechanician in a mining environment.
• Experience setting up industrial IT networks.
• Knowledge of basic health and safety principles in the workplace.
• Understanding of basic electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
• Understanding of process control loops, basic Programmable Logic Controllers, process communication systems and the factors that affect measurement quality.
• Understanding of how to install instrumentation equipment, and how to maintain flow equipment.

Is this job for you?

This role suits a qualified instrumentation technician who has hands-on experience in a mining setting. You should enjoy fault-finding, be comfortable with both electronics and networks, and take safety seriously every day.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric certificate, trade certificate, national diploma and proof of experience ready to upload.
• Describe the equipment you have installed, repaired or programmed, such as PLCs, flow meters or control loops, and name the mine or plant where you did it.
• Show your years in each role clearly on your CV, and give examples of IT network setups you have done.

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