Candidate Info

C & I Technologist

Available for exploratory interviews.
Ref: EP1197808

Company classification: Produce Commodities (mined, natural resources or grown, e.g. chemicals, gold, agriculture, energy (i.e. Eskom Generation)) Industry in: Mining Metal Ore - Ferrous | Non-ferrous Highest formal qualification and other: National Diploma Certificate Discipline: Electrical Engineering (Heavy and Light Current) Years of experience range: 20 to 30 years (6 to 10 years management) Annual package range: South African Rand - ZAR Annual package range: 751 000 - 850 000, per annum Nationality: Zimbabwean Home and other languages: English, IsiNdebele, Setswana, Zulu Gender: Male Ethnicity: African/Black Candidate location: South Africa Location preference: I am open to positions both nationally and internationally.



Online Interview Questionnaire

Primary purpose of current/most recent position:

The principal responsibility was to develop software, co-ordinate maintenance and projects and the key duties included Developing, design and programming Siemens PLC S7 software and hardware systems Developing, design and programming Archestra Galaxy objects and Intouch graphics Developing, design and setup Industrial Ethernet H1, Profibus and networks- Coordinate and manage spares, work quality, equipment standardization, change management and disaster recovery systems Coordinating and manage projects planning, implementation, documentation & software development including P&ID drawing and software backup Ensuring that all Instrumentation projects works done at Sishen comply to Kumba and Sishen standards Managing work planning, execution and evaluation Managing peopleïs safety and work execution (Do VFL, High risk work verification and work over inspection) Ensuring that all systems are functioning correctly and adhered to Safety Health and Environmental procedures/standard pertaining to human and machinery Ensuring that the maintenance systems are functioning correctly and adhering to standards and complying to the company procedure and policy

Core elements or functions that must operate effectively in order to achieve primary purpose:

Software system must function correctly to kumba standards Critical spare should be available at all time Work done should of high quality and standards of the organization All changes to the plant instrumentation and software should be documented Plant downtime to be minimized and increase plant availability The section should have a zero harm or no injury All accident or incidence are prevented To maintain a good stack holders relationship

Description of self, along with greater purpose and passions:

I am highly experienced on Engineering asset management all levels, with vast experience and skills on, Field Instrumentation, control systems, PLC, SCADA and electrical equipment), which includes Plant maintenance, Scheduling, project management. root cause analysis, best engineering practice systems, people management, conflict management, Incident investigation, stack holder engagement and management etc. I am a hardworking man and my strength and skills involve being self-driven, good communication skills. My values include being passionate to my work, Team work, and taking pride of my work. With my vast experience I believe I can contribute positively to your company

Ideal business title:

Control & Instrumentation Technician Senior Control & Instrumentation Technician Control & Instrumentation Specialist Co

Key responsibilities and accountabilities of ideal position:

Maintenance Project management Sales Software development Instrumentation sales Supervisor/ leadership

Skill area of competence:

Project Management Planning Implementation Commissioning Documentation Handover People Management skills Communication Lead by example Decision making Ability to motivate Conflict management Stack holder Engagement Safety Management Maintenance Asset Management systems Planned Maintenances and Schelling Best Engineering Practise Root Cause Analysis Maintenance systems Field Instrumentation & Control Systems Maintenance, Installation, Commission, Set up, Calibration & fault finding PLC Software programming Siemens PLC (S5&S7) Mitsubishi PLC A&Q Series SCADA setup and development Citec & In touch, Archestra System Platform, PCS 7 PLC Networks Setup & Industrial Ethernet H1 Profibus and Profinet Network/Profibus Setup & Device config DP, PA & AS-I Industrial Ethernet H1 MPI, L2 Field Electrical Equipments, Control & protection systems, DC and AC Drives Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems P&ID Generation OHSAS 18001, ISO9001, Safety, Health and Environmental & quality Control management systems Computerise Preventive & Corrective Planned maintenance Systems SAP Maintenance system Critical Spares rating, management & Control Budgeting, Planning and Control Hydraulic & pneumatic Systems Proactive/Preventive maintenance best practise Field instrumentation maintenance PLC software programming SCADA development Project management Sales

Career summary:

Cement mining/limestone 5years Dimond mining/beneficiations 9 years Platinum mining/processing 3years Iron Ore mining/beneficiation 5 years

What do you absolutely love doing:

Maintenance project management Instrumentation Software development Sales

Ideal company (culture and values):

Mining engineering manufacturing Sales Construction Designing Project management Integrations


If you are looking for a C & I Technologist, then do get in touch.

Call the Head Office – Gauteng, SA. + 27 10 597 0862.



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