Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 10 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:
The Junior Engineer, Networks will safely execute high level Instrument and Control Network maintenance & installation work according to prescribed standards and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide guidance and leadership to the Instrumentation team, ensure the FQM way and Safety awareness message is well understood, accepted & practiced.
• Installation of new Instrument and Control Networks; replacement of redundant Instrument and Control Networks, as per the Company and vendor’s safety and quality specifications.
• Document and Ensure all Instrument and Control Network drawings are up to date.
• Adhere to the companies planned and preventative maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Effectively maintain the Instrument and Control Network equipment, with the minimum effect on the plant production.
• Compile a detailed report on all activities, plans, costs and labour.
• Report all incidents immediately to the Superintendent.
• Ensure that stock levels of Network equipment are maintained in the warehouse.
• Create new stock for all critical items, to ensure minimum effect on production in the event of a failure.
• Record and control all replacement of tools.
• Oversee the maintain the highest safety standard on the condition and usage of all Instrument Network test equipment
• Provide and schedule all necessary training for all the employees to comply with all safety standards and statutory compliance.
• Identify needs for specialised training requirements within your area.
• Any other duties as directed by the Instrumentation Superintendent.

Qualifications & Experience
• Degree / Diploma – Instrumentation/Electronics; or similar in Industrial software systems
• Valid LV Driver’s License.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Mining Plant environment working as a Network Technician
• Excellent knowledge of Industrial Ethernet and Field Bus Networks and other related communications protocols.
• Excellent knowledge of Fibre Networks, Fibre Splicing and Fibre Test equipment.
• Excellent knowledge of Profibus DP & PA, as well as Profinet, field devices.
• Good Knowledge of Network and Cyber Security principals.
• Experience in managing DNS/AD systems.
• Knowledge of CitectSCADA system would be advantageous.
• Industrial Network configuration, installation & maintenance.
• Knowledge of Control systems, preferably Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal systems, will be advantageous.
• Configuration of Windows endpoint stations.
• Good knowledge of Avigilon CCTV systems.
• Good knowledge on the use of measuring instruments.
• Reading and Drafting of P&ID, as well as Networks and Electrical drawings.
• Any Network related Training courses.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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