Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all Lab Instruments equipments within Geochem laboratories.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and repair all instruments at the Geochem Laboratories.
• Installs and optimizes hardware/software/network products and configurations.
• Routinely inspecting electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems on the instruments.
• Performs maintenance and repairs activities associated with troubleshooting/fault finding.
• Diagnoses and resolves instruments performance problems
• Proactively responds to potential equipment issues to prevent unplanned interruption
• Ensure adherence to scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Develop and itemize the critical spare list with Maintenance manager.
• Assist with carrying out planned technical audits/evaluations of Geochem operations, compiling action plans and the execution of action plans to rectify audit findings.
• Perform relevant technical training to new/existing staff at Geochem operations where required.
• Ensuring compliance to local and group standards of HS for Geochem operations by assisting during technical audits.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct manager.
• Accountable for time keeping and material recorded on job request document.
• Be available for call outs and standby duties.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics
• Trade Tested Artisan (Millwright)
• 5 years of experience working with analytical instrumentation, ideally including repair and maintenance
• Valid driver’s License
• Familiarity with Lab Equipment and ICT Machines
• PLC recommended.
• Basic understanding of Machinery Software
• Additional experience and qualifications above the minimum requirements will be to the applicant’s advantage.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of the instruments and equipment.
• General hand tools and basic equipment use.
• Knowledge and experience in electrical – advanced electrical installations and circuits.
• Knowledge and experience in mechanical equipment.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to solve, high impact problems related to machine availability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel when required.
• A valid driver’s license is required for this position.