MFC Maintenance Artisan Instrumentation

Samancor Chrome Ltd.; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Samancor Chrome in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, seeks a Maintenance Instrument Technician to safely maintain and optimise plant instrumentation. You will assist with coordination and provide maintenance support in your area, ensuring safe and reliable plant operation.

Key tasks include risk assessments, calibration of instruments, instrumentation maintenance and commissioning, basic PLC changes, SAP data entry, and accurate spares planning.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/N3 and a qualified Instrumentation Trade test certificate.
• 3 years’ heavy industrial instrumentation experience.
• Valid driver’s license (Minimum B/Code 8).

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess risk exposures in area of responsibility and implement controls.
• Calibrate instrumentation equipment and perform maintenance, installations and commissioning.
• Perform minor PLC program changes as required and provide weekly feedback to Maintenance Supervisor.
• Capture data in SAP and ensure accurate work order and spares communication.
• Attend to breakdowns safely and report root causes for improvements.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Initiative

Managing Work

Results Orientation

Work Standards

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12/N3

Instrumentation Trade Certificate

Tools

Siemens PCS7

ProfiBus

Ethernet networks

MS Office

Job description

2026/11/06

Reference Number

MFC2026/12MA

Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To safelyassist with maintaining and optimising low and high-level Plant Instrumentation. Assist with coordination and provide maintenance support in your responsible area.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk
• Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate and report SHEQ status

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Complete a risk assessment and obtain a work permit before task is performed
• Perform task as outlined in the work order and as per the detailed task list
• Capture history and complete the notification to the required standards
• Confirm order with the correct time and all details to the required standards
• Provide feedback to the Maintenance Supervisor on any task where there is a difference between instruction and the job requirements
• Calibration of all instrumentation equipment
• Instrumentation maintenance, installations, and commissioning
• Perform minor PLC program changes if required
• Provide weekly feedback and input to the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure proper planning of scheduled tasks
• Communicate all required spares and services to the Maintenance Planner and ensure all communication to be traceable
• Do daily confirmation on the SAP system of work performed
• Communicate if spares, equipment, or other factors were not available for job on the work order
• Generate notifications from inspections and subsequent notifications
• Perform isolation and issue lockout documents
• Attend to breakdowns quickly and safely
• Capture all data related to the stoppage to aid in determining the root cause
• Communicate ways of improving how the breakdown was handled to Maintenance Supervisor
• Report any bridging or plant stoppage during call outs immediately to the Senior standby inform the Senior Standby should a call out extend longer than 1 hour
• Capture all data related to the call out to aid in determining the root cause inthe form of a call out report to be distributed before you leave the site
• Communicate to the Senior Standby when work is completed before you leave the site.
• Perform work in a safe and reliable manner ensuring the highest level of workmanship
• Apply fault finding techniques
• Create a notification on SAP, new or subsequent
• Draw spares from stores if needed
• Confirm Work Order with the correct time and all details to the required standard
• Support the Planning KPI’s by adhering to planning schedules

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12/N3
• Qualified Instrumentation Trade test certificate
• 3 years’ relevant experience gained in a heavy industrial environment from date of obtaining trade test certificate
• Valid Driver’s license (Minimum B/ Code 8)

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Computer Literacy (MS-Office)
• Experience in Siemens PCS7 control systems
• Experience on ProfiBus and Ethernet networks
• Endress + Hauser Flow, Pressure and Level Field Transmitters
• TDC Load cell transmitters
• Gas burners

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Contributing to Team Success

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Systems:

• MicrosoftOffice
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES)

Job Skills:

• Basic Mechanical Skills
• Must be able to work from drawings

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of a Maintenance Artisan Instrumentation competencies within PSP Plant
• Pelletising and Ferroalloy industry experience
• Knowledge and understanding of fault-finding techniques

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Overtime
• Standby

Samancor Chrome shall apply Employment Equity Principles as set out in the Company's Employment Equity Policy. Samancor Chrome is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from suitably qualified individuals.