Slope monitoring technician - Petra Diamonds

 Reference Nr: CUL460  ROLE PURPOSE:  

Reporting to the Superintendent Survey, this role is responsible to ensure the operational effectiveness of the slope stability monitoring system and provide ground movement analytical and status reports to meet geotechnical measurement specifications.  RESPONSIBILITIES:  Maintain data availability by maintaining field hardware and software related to the pit stability monitoring system  Maintain connectivity to field equipment by troubleshooting LAN issues and resolving them in a timely manner  Install, configure and maintain field systems related to the pit stability monitoring system by diagnostics and timely fault resolution  Develop and implement movement alarm notification and response process  Reporting, Monitoring & Evaluation, Audit: Ensure that all Slope stability / technical services reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines and schedules  Measurement and analysis of ground movement or structural deformation  Issue routine system health and status reports timely  Issue routine movement analysis reports timely as required by the Geotechnical Engineering Superintendent  Develop and implement modifications to optimize and improve the system and support requirements  Provide technical support to the Survey and Geotechnical Engineering sections as required  Engagement and Communication: Establish and maintain good working relationships and an effective / sound communication system with the technical services systems Function  Provide subject matter expertise and skills in area of responsibility; advising on solutions to enhance or ensure the effectiveness of the department/section  Takes cognisance of and adhere to Company policies, procedures and relevant legislation. Manage and report on non-compliance issues  Model behaviour that is consistent with the Company Safety, Health and Environment Vision and Values. Manage and report on non-compliance issues  Maintain and manage healthy relationships within own team and across teams  Responsible to provide support to team within area of responsibility  Responsible to share knowledge and skills with co-workers  Responsible to use communication and feedback channels effectively  Responsible for managing own work performance and completing tasks as per set timelines and standards  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  N6 Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Light Current or Instrumentation and Process Control, OR   S4 National Diploma in Instrumentation and Process Control  2 years’ relevant experience in C&I in a mining environment  Sound knowledge of field instrumentation and control systems – please indicate on CV  Knowledge of SCADA/WinCC – please indicate on CV  Knowledge of ground movement monitoring systems – please indicate on CV  ADVANTAGEOUS:  Valid Drivers’ Licence  TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:  Troubleshoot and resolve LAN/WAN errors  Develop relevant measurement reports  Perform diagnostics on control and instrumentation systems  Learn to use new software applications quickly  Measure and report on C&I system health  Code basic scripts to automate tasks

PLEASE NOTE: Petra Diamonds is currently aligning its organisational structure to the operational model therefore all job titles and job profiles are under review. This may influence the grading of the position  Cullinan Diamond Mine is an equal opportunity employer.  Preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups in line with the Company’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan and internal candidates.  Pre-screening, profile testing, assessments, medical and security clearance form part of the recruitment and selection process.  Short listed candidates will be required to attend a panel interview.  Employment of the successful candidate is subject to the aforementioned criteria.  Preference will be given to candidates who reside within our host labour sending areas (proof of residence may be requested).     If you are already employed by Petra Diamonds – please submit an authorised internal application form, your CV, SAPS Certified ID and supporting documents/qualifications to the e-mail below.  External candidates, kindly complete an application form (available on http://www.petradiamonds.com/careers/current-vacancies), and forward together with your CV, SAPS Certified Qualifications, valid Driver’s Licence and ID to: e2-recruitment@petradiamonds.com by 18 November 2020   Please note, applications must be sent to the correct e-mail as indicated.  Incomplete application forms and documentation will not be considered.  Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Petra Diamonds reserves the right not to fill this position.   If you have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.  Please note that Petra Diamonds does not at any time require any form of payment for recruitment purposes. If you are approached in this regard, you should report the incident immediately via one of the following hotlines:  Toll Free: 0800 007 247; Phone Call: +27 31 571 5573; Fax: +27 31 560 7395; Email: tothehotline@tip-offs.com; Post: KZ 138, Umhlanga Rocks, 4320; Website: www.tip-offs.com   http://www.petradiamonds.com/careers/current-vacancies