Come and join this dedicated team as our Senior Instrumentation Technician. The Senior Instrumentation Technician is responsible for providing dedicated technical and operational systems support to the process division. The role requires a high degree of competence in instrumentation used in highly automated plants. The role is further responsible to ensure that all systems are maintained and optimized to ensure that the capacity to the production process is maximized

By looking after our assets, you’ll become an asset too.

Number of positions: 1

Location of positions:  Rustenburg Base Metal Refinery (RBMR)

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. We are the world’s leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialized applications that improve lives across the world – from vehicle fuel cells to jewelry; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining. 

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Management of the equipment within the process control domain according to the prescribed key performance indicators from the process control department.
• Best practice for instrumentation developed within relevant legal and safety frameworks.

Recommend:

• Identify high risk and safety critical areas
• Identify areas of poor availability

Agree:

• Changes in the control solution or strategy as a result of standardization
• Changes in the control solution or strategy based on risk identified

Input:

• Anglo Platinum systems and procedures

Decide:

• Modifications to the control solution for process problems

Execute:

• Disseminate best practice in instrumentation aspects
• Audit high risk and safety critical areas
• Analyze and identify problems on the current control solution
• System trouble shooting and hardware problems resolution
• Support on existing instrumentation, networks and hardware
• Calibration and maintenance of all equipment within the control solution
• Adherence to the Anglo Platinum Change Procedure
• Adherence to Anglo Platinum Standards
• Schedule and prioritize maintenance tasks
•  Control monthly maintenance budgets for process control section
• Assist with commissioning for on-site projects

This role is at a D1 level reporting to the Senior Section Engineer or Instrumentation Engineer

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Process  Instrumentation) or NQF 6.
• Registered as a Professional Technician with ECSA advantageous.
• Competent as Instrument Mechanician.

Experience

• 3 – 5 years relevant work experience
• Having the Siemens PCS7 PLC experience will be an added advantage

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of applicable laws, standards and specifications
• Advanced computer literacy
• English literate
• Good decision making skills
• Industrial networking knowledge.
• Valid driving license code 08

Pre-requisite

• Required to do standby and overtime.
• Medical fitness assessment

Who We Are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet? That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.

As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

What We Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Anglo American Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender-based violence, bullying, harassment and victimization. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviors from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Anglo American Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process

Closing date: 20 March 2025

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