CONTROL & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN


CONTROL & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN

0 - Debmarine Namibia (PTY) Ltd

Debmarine Namibia requires the services of a Control & Instrumentation Technician to provide an efficient and cost effective facility for the planning, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Process Instrumentation equipment, Vessel communication and Navigation equipment.

The incumbent will be required to spend 28 days at sea followed by 28 days shore leave.

KEY PERFORMANCE:
  • Managing and ensuring the technical availability on-board the vessel to achieve optimal efficiencies of defined equipment and systems,
  • Systems to be maintained include DCS, PLC, Profibus, Simocodes, VSD, process instrumentation, Diamond sorting machines and Marine communication & Navigation,
  • Planning and prioritising required work as directed by the Supervisor;
  • Analysing equipment according to agreed standards and diagnosing faults and anomalies using specialised knowledge and skills;
  • Enhancing circuits and equipment for improved efficiency;
  • Installing, commissioning and calibrating all equipment to comply with agreed standards;
  • Maintaining all required DCS and PLC system documentation, e.g. circuit diagrams, sequence tables, logic diagrams, through use of the appropriate software;
  • Implementing new knowledge / information by keeping abreast of developments;
  • Adhering to and promotes Company policies and procedures relating to health, safety,
  • security and environmental issues.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
  • Computer applications - MS Office Applications software, SCADA, DCS, PLC specific software
  • Control & Instrumentation Systems
  • Engineering and Technical appreciation
  • High level fault finding and diagnostic skills
  • SAP MM and PM Modules
  • Working with people, teamwork

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • National Diploma Electrical Engineering-Light Current, or equivalent.
  • Meeting the necessary requirements to register as a Technician with the Engineering Council of Namibia or other recognized body.
  • 5 years’ relevant experience in a process control / instrumentation environment, which includes 3 year in a diamond mining environment.

Preference will be given to Namibian citizens and designated persons as prescribed by the Namibian Affirmative Action Act.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and shall be subjected to further assessment and screening.
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