Instrument Technician – Fixed Term

Glencore; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global resource company as an Instrument Technician, where your expertise in instrumentation will ensure operational excellence. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting critical instrumentation equipment, working with advanced technologies, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. With a commitment to employee growth, this innovative firm offers a collaborative environment where your skills will contribute to achieving ambitious goals. If you have a passion for problem-solving and a drive for excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience as an Instrument Technician.
• Driver’s license (Code EB/08) is required.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and programming on all Modular Dispatch Hardware.
• Managing and maintaining the CATS Server and database systems.
• Maintaining compliance with HSEC requirements.

Skills

Fault finding and programming

Problem solving

Database administration

Knowledge of CompTIA Network

Experience with industrial and wireless networks

Effective communication skills

Education

N6 Certificate with instrumentation major

Instrumentation Trade Certificate

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tech Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation major)

Tools

Modular Dispatch Hardware

CATS Server

PDS

Motorola Radio Network

Fleet Management Systems

Job description

Instrument Technician – Fixed Term

Goedgevonden Complex

Glencore is one of the world’s largest diversified natural resource companies. Our global network comprises more than 90 offices in over 50 countries, with over 150 mining and metallurgical sites, offshore oil production assets, farms, and agricultural facilities. Our strategy is to maintain and expand our position as a leading integrated producer and marketer of commodities worldwide. We employ over 150,000 employees and contractors who support our values of safety, integrity, responsibility, openness, simplicity, and entrepreneurialism. We value our people above all else, considering them our greatest asset.

Join us and grow together.

We are currently accepting applications for the position located in Witbank, Mpumalanga.

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring all instrumentation equipment is continuously maintained and operational.

Responsibilities:

1. Fault finding and programming on all Modular Dispatch Hardware.
2. Managing and maintaining the CATS Server, Database, PDS, and Access Control systems.
3. Programming of two-way radios and database administration.
4. Maintaining compliance with HSEC requirements.
5. Problem solving, troubleshooting, and fault diagnosis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• N6 Certificate with instrumentation major subjects and an Instrumentation Trade Certificate OR a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering with instrumentation major subjects.
• Tech Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation major) is advantageous.
• Driver’s license (Code EB/08).

Minimum Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience as an Instrument Technician.
• Knowledge of CompTIA Network.
• Experience with industrial and wireless networks.
• Familiarity with Motorola Radio Network.
• Experience with Fleet Management Systems – Modular & PDS.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Ability to maintain high performance levels individually and in teams by achieving goals, targets, and financial objectives.
• Adherence to rules, regulations, instructions, and risk management.
• Ability to develop others and build talent capacity.
• Effective communication skills to clearly and confidently convey information for decision-making or task execution.