Instrument Mechanician - Mining Maintenance - Instrumentation & Electrical
Palabora Mining Company (PMC)
Phalaborwa, Limpopo
Permanent
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Posted 15 April 2026 - Closing Date 22 April 2026

Job Details

Job Description

The incumbent will work as part of a team, which is responsible for maintenance on the Underground fixed plant equipment on shift basis. 

 Key responsibilities will include: 

  • Carrying out repairs and maintenance on all Electrical & Instrumentation equipment in the Underground area.
  • Involvement in small projects to improve equipment.
  • Assisting supervisor in compliance with planned maintenance system.
  • Carrying out root cause analysis (RCA) on instrument breakdowns.
  • Carrying out scheduled and preventative maintenance on the Open Transport Network (OTN) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) hardware for the section.
  • Ensuring adherence to SHEQ standards.
  • Carrying out LEGAL checks on relevant equipment.
  • Fault finding knowledge on ProfiBus DP/PA and ASI Bus systems.

 Intrinsic Qualities: 

  • Working knowledge of the core process.
  • Good fault-finding abilities.
  • Knowledge on Siemens PLC’s, CCTV systems, LAN, and telephone systems.
  • Good understanding of the Palabora Integrated SHEQ system.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
  • Ability to identify potential hazards related to job and take action to perform all work within the framework of safe work practices provided.
  • Willingness to work shifts.
  • Adaptable to change.