Senior Instrument Technician (Technicial) | BMR Leach

INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY! (Employees working for Impala Platinum Refinery)

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 15.09.2025

CLOSING DATE: 24.09.2025

DEPARTMENT / DOMAIN: BMR | LEACH INSTRUMENTS

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To ensure maximum plant/equipment availability by being fully competent in PLC Programming and SCADA configuration, control systems and networks to meet equipment control requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• NQF level 6 qualification in Instrumentation or Industrial Instrumentation.
• A trade test as an instrument mechanician is essential.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as Technician in plant specific SCADA and PLC Networks programming is essential.
• Experience in attending and contributing to HAZOP reviews.
• Knowledge of plant specific chemical processes for instrument loop tuning for design and modification an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of process control systems and fieldbus configuration and installations.
• Medically fit for Base Metal Refineries (BMR).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To advise and provide support to Instrument Technicians and Mechanicians on technical matters.
• To liaise with different internal and external customers/suppliers on process requirements.
• To investigate new technology and develop plans in terms of advancements to improve plant availability.
• Maintaining spares and spares levels, ensure proper installation of instruments and adherence to all standards.
• To conduct over inspections in area of responsibility.
• To assist and collaborate with the Technical/Projects Department in project design that may include PLC programming and Scada requirements etc.
• To oversee projects carried out by Instrument Technicians.
• To provide technical expertise to the Plant Engineer/Manager and to attend HAZOP studies.
• Lead root cause failure analyses for recurring instrumentation faults and provide detailed technical reports.

1. APPLICATIONS (CV, COPIES OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ID IN ONE DOCUMENT) MUST BE UPLOADED ONTO THE VACANCY PORTAL ON THE INTRANET / REFINERIES / VACANCIES / OR ON LETS TALK.
2. SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES MAY BE SUBJECTED TO PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENTS - IMPALA PLATINUM LIMITED RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.
3. IN THE EVENT YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE APPLICATION CLOSING DATE, YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE VIEWED AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
4. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES FROM THE DESIGNATED GROUPS IN LINE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT AND THE COMPANYS RECRUITMENT POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PLAN.
5. IMPALA PLATINUM LIMITED COMPLIES WITH THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013. YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROCESSED IN A LAWFUL, LEGITIMATE AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER. BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, YOU GIVE YOUR EXPRESS AND INFORMED CONSENT TO PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR RECRUITMENT PURPOSES.
6. FRAUD ALERT: IMPALA PLATINUM WILL NEVER REQUEST YOU TO MAKE ANY CASH DEPOSIT / PAYMENTS AS PART OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.