Senior Technician - Instrumentation

1. JOB PURPOSE:
Trouble-shoots, repairs, re-commission and maintains efficiently a wide range of machinery and equipment to ensure efficient operation and reduces production down time without compromising EHS Guidelines with a focus on continuous improvement.

2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Attends to all instrument & control equipment breakdowns and planned/ preventive/ predictive maintenance work with minimum direction and supervision within the time constraint given minimizing production downtime.

• Identifies and reports any abnormalities. Repairs and /or replaces required parts, re-assembles and tests the equipment, leaving the working area clean.

• Technically assesses the requirement of allocated jobs and selects the necessary tools to complete such work.

• Effectively diagnoses, troubleshoots, report instrument & control system breakdowns/failures.

• Provides guidance to other disciplines in the repair and troubleshooting of failed equipment.

• Using the computerized maintenance system (SAP), orders the spare parts from warehouse and maintains records of all maintenance work completed.

• Ensures that all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with the safety procedures, maintenance plans and plant operational requirements.

• Monitors any repeated breakdowns and recommends/takes up proper modification to resolve the problem.

• Provides on the job training/familiarization to new craftsmen/new employees/contractors in order to equip them with the necessary skills to be able to carry out maintenance repair work as planned.

• Calibrates Process, Test and Measurement instruments as per ISO/TS/QS requirements and standards.

• Continuously works towards improving EHS and Plant & Equipment performance by participating in Business Excellence activities, like, Suggestion Scheme, 5S, TAMAHAL, Hazard Reporting, RCFA, Kaizen, etc.

• Leads a team of Technicians/Craftsmen/Contractors for specified tasks.

• Performs other related duties as communicated by Supervisor.

• Provide guidance and expertise to other divisions when required.

3. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma in relevant field.

• Completion of PEC Craft Training.

Minimum Experience:

• 5 Years’ relevant experience in a heavy industry after Diploma.

• 2 Years’ experience as an instrument mechanic after PEC Training.

Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

• Familiarity with all maintenance tools and should have good IT knowledge.

• Experience of installation & troubleshooting.

• Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings/manuals/instructions.

• Knowledge of Instrumentation, Electronics/Electro pneumatics, Programmable Logic Controllers, Calibration standards and practices relevant to ISO/QS/TS standards.