Requirements:

• Must be in possession of a National Diploma or Degree in Instrumentation/ Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering (Light Current) or relevant comparable qualification, with a minimum of three years relevant post trade/qualification experience.
• Advanced experience in PLC & SCADA Programming (Fault finding and Programming).
• Experience in Industrial Instrumentation and Electrical and Electronic systems in terms of design and fault finding.
• Experience with Variable Speed Drives (VSD) and Servo Drives; Electrical fault finding and panel design (From 24VDC up to 400VAC); HMI Programming and fault finding.
• Knowledge and understanding of Electrical schematics.
• The incumbent has to be familiar with good workshop practices, including an understanding of current work health and safety policies.
• The incumbent must be computer literate, have good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team.

Duties:

• The incumbent will be responsible for providing maintenance, fault-finding and repairs of the instrumentation and equipment at SANAE IV facility in Antarctica. Must ensure the efficient serviceability and operation of the instrumentation and equipment.
• Inspect, tests and repairs to instruments and systems used to indicate, record, and control processes and equipment.
• Test the accuracy of flowmeters, pressure gauges, temperature indicators, controllers and other recording, indicating or controlling instruments.
• Ensure the serviceability and operation of all additional base related technical systems and equipment.
• Assist the team in repairing and fixing breakdowns on infrastructure, equipment and vehicles.
• Conduct tasks related to general maintenance and operations
• Perform daily routine checks and standard maintenance on the systems and equipment.
• Prepare monthly reports on all work performed, conditions of instrumentation and equipment, and spares utilized or required.
• Prepare schematic drawings, sketches, and reports to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits, and systems.
• Record calibrations made, parts and components used, and inventory of parts on hand.
• Conformance with environmental and safety requirements.