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TRANSNET

 

 

 

INSTRUMENT MECHANICIAN

Operating Division: Transnet Pipelines

Employee Group: Permanent

Department: OPS & TEC, M&W, MC&I, SBG

Location: Coalbrook

Reporting To: MC&I Technician (SBG)

Grade: I4

Reference: req5216

 

The closing date is on 23/07/2027. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

 

Position Purpose

The MC&I Mechanician is responsible for maintenance, fault-finding and repair of all instrumentation, metering/measurement, and control equipment in accordance with Transnet Pipelines policies and procedures and to International Standards, in classified hazardous locations and potentially explosive atmospheres to ensure safe, efficient and effective custody transfer and transportation of petroleum products.  The MC&I Mechanician Is also responsible for minor installation of MC&I equipment.

 

Position Outputs

1. Routine maintenance-ensuring optimal availability of equipment

2. Fault finding-to perform effective repair to the pipeline infrastructure

3. Administration-SAPPM-record information, obtain information regarding maintenance

4. Small projects and minor installations-to standard and according to work instruction

5. Maintenance contract-supervise and manage process to ensure conformance to requirement and standards

6. Safety-perform work safely to protect self, the environment, and others from harm

7. Adhere to policies, procedures and work instructions-ensure uniformity and consistency

 

Qualifications and Experience

Successfully completed apprenticeship (3 years) in process Instrumentation and 3 years on the job experience in an instrumentation environment OR a formal technical qualification (minimum N3 at a TVET) in process instrumentation with related training and 4 years on the job experience in an instrumentation environment and relevant training in the following fields. Standard Job Requirements Driver's license code 08/B

 

Competencies

-SCADA system fundamentals -PLC principles and application -Custody Transfer Metering Principles -Instrument communication protocols -Computer Literate -Become competent in SAP Plant - Maintenance -Competency in actuators -Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

 

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

 

Disclaimer

If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com

 

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