Instrument Technician

Business Unit: Zimbabwe

Department: Engineering

Site: Bulawayo

Location - Town / City: Bulawayo- Zimbabwe

Job Advert Summary

PPC Zimbabwe is seeking a dynamic and experienced Instrument Technician to join the Engineering team at its Bulawayo Factory. The successful candidate will be responsible for maximising plant efficiency and product quality by specialising in the installation, calibration, maintenance and repair of all measurement and automation equipment, such as sensors, transmitters, analysers, control valves, PLC/DCS signals and protection devices to ensure the systems operate reliably and accurately to support safe, efficient and continuous production. The technician will be expected to perform preventive and corrective maintenance, responds to breakdown, and assist in commissioning new equipment. He or she will be working closely with electrical, mechanical and production teams to diagnose process related issues and maintain optimal equipment performance.

Minimum Requirements

O-Levels including English, Mathematics and a Science subject. A National Diploma in Instrumentation and Control, Apprenticeship trained. Five years post-apprenticeship experience in maintenance in the following areas: Maintaining process control systems - controllers and man/machine interfaces Maintaining weight, position, speed, current and voltage process control devices Maintaining position, level and flow, temperature, speed, pressure, dust concentration, gas analysis and fault process measuring devices. Maintaining process support devices. Working knowledge of PLCs (Siemens S5 + S7)

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct and recommend improvement in Instrumentation and systems control to support Plant maintenance, diagnostics, repairs and installations of equipment as per planned and unplanned work orders. Inspect/monitor equipment conditions continuously to prevent deterioration and failures on equipment. Execute planned and unplanned maintenance activities in a timely and cost-effective manner as per the Asset Care Plan. Perform proper job and spares planning. Carry out standby duties. Prompt reaction to breakdowns and call-outs. Participate meaningfully in the departmental activities to achieve the Key Performance Indicators and provide input into interdepartmental meetings to support Plant objectives Adhere to the Integrated Management System, legal, statutory and regulatory requirements and report factors, incidents and accidents that pose a business risk.