Artisan Instrumentation

First Quantum Minerals
Zambia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Teamwork","Bold initiative","Thinking safely","Upholding quality","Technical skills"]

Safely install, test, and commission field instrumentation for the processing plant, minimizing disruption to production. You’ll work with instrumentation and control equipment, understand control philosophies mapped to PLC and SCADA systems, calibrate instruments for required accuracy, and ensure correctly coded parameters display on HMI units. The role also requires adherence to health, safety, environment, quality, and planned preventative maintenance schedules.

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First Quantum Minerals
First Quantum Minerals
1 year ago

Artisan Instrumentation

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Job Summary

Safely install, test, and commission field instrumentation for the processing plant, minimizing disruption to production. You’ll work with instrumentation and control equipment, understand control philosophies mapped to PLC and SCADA systems, calibrate instruments for required accuracy, and ensure correctly coded parameters display on HMI units. The role also requires adherence to health, safety, environment, quality, and planned preventative maintenance schedules.
Location: Zambia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Install new instrumentation equipment to company and vendor safety/quality standards while minimizing disruption to processing plant operation and production.
  • •Perform installation, testing, and commissioning of new instrumentation equipment/devices with teammates.
  • •Operate instrumentation and control equipment by understanding control philosophies mapped into PLC and SCADA systems.
  • •Calibrate field instrumentation to required resolution and accuracy, including correct hardwired and/or parameter settings.
  • •Maintain correctly coded PLC and SCADA parameters for display on HMI units and follow planned preventative maintenance schedules.

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum Grade 12 (or equivalent).
  • •Qualified Instrumentation Technician.
  • •Must be registered with EIZ.
  • •All academic certificates must be certified by ZAQA.
  • •3+ years of relevant experience as an Instrumentation Technician.
Experience:3+ years
Education:High School
Skills:TeamworkBold initiativeThinking safelyUpholding qualityTechnical skills
Tech Stack:InstrumentationPLCSCADADCSCitect SCADAEthernet NetworksPLC programmingSiemens S7Siemens SIMO CodeProfibusModbusHMISiemens light voltage control systemsIGBTPWMVariable speed drivesField bus

Company Brief

First Quantum Minerals
Global mining company focused on the production of copper, nickel, gold, zinc, and cobalt. Operates large-scale mining and metallurgical assets across Africa, Europe, South America, and other regions.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada
Founded: 1996
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