Control & Instrumentation Technician at Newmont Goldcorp Corporation

Job Description
Electrical Maintenance

• Execute on electrical maintenance tasks for completion, arising out of schedules received from the C & I Supervisor.
• Conduct daily work planning around STP’s, JHA/FLRA
• Identify, resolve and correct detected C & I faults and defects in equipment.
• Troubleshoot technical and / or operational problems.
• Conduct in-depth investigations into faults affecting equipment operations and process flows.
• Diagnose and repair electrical power and control systems, AC V/S drives and associated electrical equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on all electrical equipment, in line with approved maintenance standards.
• Perform a variety of other maintenance tasks, including predictive and preventative electrical and
•     instrumentation maintenance.
• Perform installations, maintenance and repair activities, in accordance with OEM specifications.
• Read and utilise electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, single line diagrams and circuit diagrams.
• Utilise hand tools, portable electrical tools and maintenance shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Test repaired equipment to determine the extent of effective functioning, including but not limited to maintenance of MCC’s, motors and drives.
• Confirm that tag-outs / lock-outs are in place when disconnecting / connecting and removing electrical motors.
• Monitor substations in the plant and carry out any maintenance procedures.
• Attend to breakdowns and power outages.
• Maintain sufficient spare availability and stock levels.
• Contribute to the development of Standard Task Procedures (STP’s).
• Strive to reduce downtime and minimise costs.

Health, Safety and Environment

• Deliver own prescribed outcomes and / or provide support services, by applying Newmont’s Health, Safety and Environment systems, policies and protocols.
• Participate in regular (i.e. daily) safety leadership efforts.
• Assure that safety standards are adhered to.
• Eliminate any safety hazards caused by electrical defects.
• Contribute to and attend all safety meetings.

Reporting

• Maintain records of maintenance and repair work.
• Compile reports on field observations and factor results into weekly / fortnightly planning.

Solutions Analysis

• Examine all malfunctioned electronics and machines and diagnose whether to fix or replace.
• Analyse specified problems and issues to find the best technical solutions within OEM specifications and in accordance with local codes
• Provide a hands-on solution for electrical faults and defects to equipment and machinery
• Produce daily reports indicating the jobs completed for the day and submit the report to the C & I Supervisor.

Work Scheduling and Allocation

• Accomplish work objectives by determining own daily work and prioritisation schedule.
• Coordinate with support services and other Technicians, as necessary.

Requirement/Skills

• Diploma or relevant certification in Electrical Engineering.
• Electrical Trade Test Certificate.
• Strong knowledge of applicable electrical codes.
• Strong knowledge of process instrumentation.
• Sound knowledge of electrical maintenance principles and industry standards.
• Knowledge of the work management process.
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling.
• Minimum of 3 years electrical maintenance experience in a mining plant / process environment.
• Wide ranging experience across various voltage electrical works – extra-low, low and high.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Sound computer literacy skills (SAP, MS Word, Outlook and other Windows applications).
• Ability to identify problems and to report by using technical names of equipment parts.
• Ability to develop / maintain electrical distribution, generation and transmission systems and networks.
• Ability to correctly read power meters and record the readings accurately.
• Ability to manage the quality of operations, in accordance with the quality standards of the organisation and international best practice.
• Ability to work with the following: Electrical Distribution Systems, Electrical Motors, Distributed Control and PLCSystems, Transducers and Transmitters, Digital and Analog Field Components and Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems.