Electronics Technologist / Instrument Technician Laboratories

We’re re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives. That includes the lives of everyone who works for Anglo American. We strive to be a great company where employees are happy, inspired to do their best work. A place where every colleague can grow, develop and realise their potential. To live up to our Always with Purpose employee value proposition, we’re putting the development and growth of colleagues first by ensuring everyone at Anglo American has the career experience they deserve.

The Electronics Technologist/Instrument Technician for the mining laboratory is responsible for managing and maintaining the electronic instrumentation function in Technical Solutions two campuses in Jhb and one campus in Pretoria. The responsibility and accountability include ensuring the continuous improvement and effectiveness of the Site Services Department’s Maintenance system (SAP PM).

Key responsibilities:

Safety, Health & Environment:

• Ensures that Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) matters are considered in all activities, with adherence to safety standards and procedures.
• Operational risk management to provide and maintain, as far as reasonably practicable, a working environment that is safe and without risk to the employees, contractors and visitors. 
• Displays personal accountability and encourages similar accountability within the team.

Performance & Delivery:

Maintenance function and troubleshooting of:

• Specialised laboratory equipment (e.g., Fusion, Density, Carbon Sulphur, XRF, XRD instruments)
• Connection of instruments, computers, balances, etc. to Starlims and other programmes.
• Ensure spares availability (Consumables and Critical spares).

Engineering Planned Maintenance System and Asset Management System:

• Assigning job requisitions in the capacity of First Line Manager (FLM).
• Installs and optimizes hardware/software/network products and configurations.
• Routinely inspecting electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems on the instruments.
• Performs troubleshooting/fault finding of machine and equipment
• Executing and managing assigned job cards.
• Verify the completion of work, and accurately capture and maintain records in SAP PM.
• Compilation of reports for submission to Site Services/Engineering Manager.

Assistance and support of Site Services with: 

• Various research projects and innovations
• Adherence to Standard Operating procedures (SOP) and practices.
• Support adherence to quality and safety standards, such as ISO Standard associated with the laboratory’s operations, safety and environmental requirements.
• Ability to manage and lead maintenance teams including service contractors.
• Be available for call outs and standby duties.
• Design input, construction and execution.
• Management of Quality systems and audits findings and related actions 
• Calibration of equipment and record keeping
• Safety procedures for visitors and contractors  
• Perform any other reasonable duties as and when required.

• Technical Diploma/Degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, and/or Mechatronics National Diploma in Elec Eng. (Light Current) i.e. S4 / N6 Technical Diploma (Light Current)
• Trade Tested Artisan in Instrumentation/Electrical discipline.

EXPERIENCE

• ± 3 - 5 years of experience working with analytical instrumentation, ideally including repair and maintenance in operations and/or similar environment,
• Familiarity with Lab Equipment and understanding of basic machinery software.
• Proficient in the use of SAP Maintenance system

What we offer

• When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are?

• Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Inclusion and Diversity

• Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential

How we are committed to your safety

• Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer

How to apply

• To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.