Technician - Instrumentation; Maintenance

Job Purpose

To perform a wide range of duties relating to the instrument & control installation, repair and maintenance of machinery, equipment and fixtures to ensure their efficient operation with minimum downtime without compromising EHS Guidelines and with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Attend to all instrument & control equipment breakdowns and planned preventive predictive maintenance work with minimum direction & supervision within the given time constraint, minimizing production downtime.
• Technically assess the requirements of allocated jobs and select the necessary tools and equipment to complete such work.
• Effectively diagnose instrument & control breakdowns, failures & troubleshoot failures of plant and equipment with minimal direction.
• Complete all maintenance work in accordance with the safety procedures, maintenance plans and plant operational requirements.
• Achieve all equipment calibrations as per the schedule business requirements.
• Using the computerized maintenance system SAP, order the necessary spare parts from warehouse and maintain records of all maintenance work completed.
• Monitor any repeated breakdowns and recommend proper modification to resolve the problem and complete the required modification.
• Provide guidance to newly joined instrument mechanics to familiarize them with the plant and share the knowledge necessary for them to be fully equipped to carry out maintenance work.
• Continuously work towards improving EHS & Plant & Equipment Performance by participating in Business Excellence activities such as Suggestion Scheme, 5S, Hazard Reporting, TAMAHAL, RCFA, Kaizen, etc., identify and report any abnormalities, initiate repair/replacement of worn out or failed components/parts, leaving the work area clean.
• Assist other departments in the repair and troubleshooting of failed equipment.
• Perform other related duties as communicated by the supervisor or technician.

• Diploma in the relevant field.
• Completion of PEC Craft Training.

• 3 Years of relevant experience, preferably in a smelter environment or in a heavy industrial set-up after the Diploma.
• No experience required after completion of PEC Training (if applicable).

• Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Familiarity with all maintenance tools and basic computer knowledge.
• Exposure to installation, troubleshooting & instrument calibration.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, manuals, and instructions.
• Knowledgeable in the maintenance and troubleshooting of PLC Control systems.