SOFTWARE TECHNICIAN
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The Software Technician is responsible for supporting the mining and plant automation systems, including software and hardware.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your key accountabilities include:
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Troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading mining and plant automation systems to maximize plant availability.
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Ensuring compliance with legal equipment inspections and mine HSES procedures.
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Maintaining and updating control systems, mining and software, hardware, and backups—within approved budgets.
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Performing regular system updates, backups, and hardware/software maintenance.
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Monitoring performance and supporting optimisation through data acquisition systems.
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Establishing and applying standards and procedures for networking, automation and instrumentation.
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Supporting E&I maintenance teams and coordinating SCADA/PLC software requirements.
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Keeping up accurate records of control system changes and design documentation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:
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Diploma in Control and Instrumentation/Electrical/Industrial Automation and Control Systems or a Degree (Control and Instrumentation/Electrical/Industrial Automation and Control Systems).
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At least 5 years of experience working with control systems in the mining sector.
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Proven experience with Proficient PLCs, HMIs, Rockwell, Citect, Siemens PLCs, Historian Client, SCADA, and AutoCAD.
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HOW TO APPLY: Please send your CV and motivation only, clearly stating the position applied for, to the provided address. **NB: Write ONLY the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.** A valid class B driver’s license and good track record is required for all positions. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. MMG-Khoemacau Copper Mining does not require any payment for employment. If you are contacted and asked to pay, please report the incident to the nearest police station or to the company’s official channels.