Winder Technician: Electrical & Instrumentation Expert

Palabora Mining Company (PMC); Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Palabora Mining Company (PMC) seeks an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to provide maintenance and breakdown support across on-site systems, including high-voltage up to 11 kV, with a strong focus on safety and SHEQ adherence.

Key duties include fault finding, plant improvements, admin tasks, and training E&I artisans and apprentices. Proficiency with Siemens drives, SCADA, and WinCC is essential.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Electrical or Instrumentation required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Winder Technician in electrical/instrumentation maintenance incl. HT, AC and DC.
• Advanced computer literacy essential.
• Experience with Siemens Drives, Winder Machinery, Crushing & Conveying equipment.
• Experience fault-finding using SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and instrumentation maintenance and breakdown assistance up to 11 kV.
• Fault finding and repair on electrical/instrumentation equipment up to 11KV.
• Modifications and plant improvements within area of responsibility.
• Ensure SHEQ compliance and safe working practices.
• Train and coach E&I artisans and apprentices.
• Complete administration duties (work orders, spares, RCA reports).
• Read and understand Siemens drawings and related philosophies.

Skills

SCADA fault-finding

Siemens Drives

Winder Technician

HT/AC/DC experience

Advanced computer literacy

Education

National Diploma in Electrical or Instrumentation

Tools

Siemens Drives (Cyclo Converter)

SCADA System

WinCC

Job description

Palabora Mining Company (PMC) seeks an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to provide maintenance and breakdown support across on-site systems, including high-voltage up to 11 kV, with a strong focus on safety and SHEQ adherence.

Key duties include fault finding, plant improvements, admin tasks, and training E&I artisans and apprentices. Proficiency with Siemens drives, SCADA, and WinCC is essential.