Control & Instrumentation Technician

Company Description
- We have an exciting position for a Control &
Instrumentation Technician, where you will be responsible to provide technical assistance to maintenance personnel proactively on complex mechanical systems, equipment and processes to continuously enhance plant performance and availability
**Be part of the team. The team that makes it happens**
Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives"
, delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible - from mobile phones to medicines.
**Kumba Iron Ore**
We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects - exploration;
mining;
processingand blending;
shipping;
marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.
**Job Description**:
- This is a key role within the Asset Strategy &
Reliability where you will be responsible to:
- Identify specific risks within working area and adhere to discipline-specific plans/system to avoid these risks.
- Overall infrastructure is inspected, and any deviations are reported
- Assistance is provided proactively or when requested by maintenance personnel
- Components causing excessive downtime are identified and permanent solutions are found and implemented
- Build, manage and maintain healthy relations with stakeholders to Technical Standards. Translates knowledge into meaningful input to projects and operations to enhance business performance.
- Contribute to the development of the Department budget
- Identify any opportunities for improved cost management and either address these, or raise them with your supervisor, as appropriate
**This role is in the Asset Strategy &
Reliability department in Plant Engineering &
HME at a Band 7 level, reporting to the Section Engineering Manager.**
**Qualifications
- You will need the following**:
- Grade 12 Certificate
- National Diploma (Electrical Engineering)
- A2 Safety Training
- Code 08 Drivers Licence
**Experience**:
- Advance eexperience of Siemens S7 PLC
- Advance experience of SCADA systems
- Experience in the installation, testing and maintenance of existing C&
I automation technology
- Project management experience in and development of new technology
- Valid Fitness for Duty certificate
**Additional Information
- 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.
**Who we are**
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.
As a responsible miner - of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel - we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.
**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 fulfil their potential.
**How to Apply**
**We are in the process of undertaking a comprehensive engagement process with all our stakeholders about our intent. This is so we can tailor our approach in each country, including ensuring what we do is lawful. Once this is complete, we will look to implement the policy. There may be differences in how and when it is implemented due to local context and legal requirements.