Division: Maintenance

Reference Number: IC-01-24

Grade: PG11

Purpose of the job
The Instrumentation Workshop Controller reports to the Instrumentation Supervisor and has the
primary responsibilities to:

• Develop, and maintain in good order, an on-site Instrumentation Workshop.
• Repair Instrumentation equipment that has been removed from site, as unserviceable,
  making it serviceable, and fit for reuse on the plant.
• Completing A4, Root Cause Investigation on above instrumentation.
• The Feedback shall include a formal 5WHY and/or RCA report that describes the root
  cause of the breakdown and/or failure of any equipment(s) and/or system(s).
• Repair and/or replace the equipment that is not fit-for-service or unsafe.
• Ensure that Instrumentation Equipment, to be repaired by third party partners, is forwarded
  to that third party, for strip and quote.
• Regardless of repair or replace, ensure that said units are returned timeously.
• Ensure that above instrumentation quote is checked for economic viability and make
  decision, in partnership with supervisor, on Repair or Replace, then place and expedite, in
  partnership with Procurement and Stores.
• If stock item, then work in partnership with stores.
• Manage instrumentation stores – Ensure accurate store management of Instrumentation
  Workshop Stores and be the interface between the instrumentation department and main
  stores.
• Manage Asset register in partnership with Finance.
• Manage instrumentation logistics – Despatch / Collection of instrumentation / tools / other
  items as necessary.
• Be the custodian of Instrumentation Department Tools, Special Tools and Equipment,
  ensuring that they are maintained in good order, and are under safe keeping.
  Instrumentation tool inspections.
• Ensuring that Tooling, Specialist Tooling and Equipment is Calibrated / Maintained as
  required and that such records are maintained.
• Carry out workshop verification (“Calibration”) in accordance with international standards,
  of instrumentation requiring such.
• Be the Custodian of Instrumentation records and documentation (Instrumentation Library).
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• Support plant Technicians and Mechanicians, sharing knowledge and experience as and
  when required.
• Ensure Feedback is given to the supervisor concerning the Inspection, Repair and/or
  Replacement conducted within the area of responsibility.
• Review opportunities (including organising external expertise and resources) to implement
  the Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) strategies with instrumentation systems
  stability as the main priority, specific to workshop procedures.
• Ensure that the Housekeeping within the area of responsibility is always acceptable for
  Instrumentation Maintenance.
• The responsibilities abovementioned shall be conducted in compliance with the
  requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act No.85 of 1993.
• The responsibilities above mentioned shall include ensuring equipment is visibly marked
  for identification and working drawings (Process and Instrumentation Diagram) are always
  updated.
• This position profile acts as a guide to the role only, and additional work outcomes may be
  required to be performed by the incumbent.

This position profile acts as a guide to the role only, and additional work outcomes may be required to
be performed by the incumbent.
Key performance area

1. Inspect

• Inspect the conditions of the instrumentation devices, special tooling, tooling as per
  the Work Order (WO) instruction and identify deviations with regards to safety and
  intended operational parameters.
• Inspect the conditions of the instrumentation equipment, special tooling, tooling as
  per the Work Order instruction and identify deviations concerning the instrumentation
  best practices and safe operations of the equipment.
• The inspection as per the WO shall be completed on daily basis.

1. Repair, Replace and Maintain

• Repair and/or replace all instrumentation within the area of responsibility.
• Repair and/or replace any defective instrumentation testing equipment, special
  tooling, and tooling, which has failed or not available for immediate safeguarding of
  personnel and protection of instrumentation against extended damages.
• Maintain the operational availability of the instrumentation.
• Apply correct workmanship to avoid repeat failures of equipment and/or system(s).
  Repeat failure shall include failure of the equipment and/or system(s) on the same
  failure mode and failure within an unacceptable period.

1. Housekeeping

• Ensure that the housekeeping is always acceptable and is continually being
  improved.
• Ensure 5S is implemented and continually maintained.
• Ensure the housekeeping enforces and/or enhance the safety of personnel within the
  area of responsibility.

1. Give Feedback

• Ensure that the feedback concerning the work completed on the Work Order (WO) is
  given to the relevant planner within the same shift it was issued. The feedback
  concerning the closure of the Work Orders, 5-Why investigations and/or RCA
  investigations shall be given to the Work Coordinator within the same shift the WO
  was issued.
• Ensure that reasons for all unserviceable Instrumentation, special tooling and tooling
  that are under repair, have been investigated making use of the 5-Why investigation
  method as minimum.
• Ensure that the root cause of the breakdown(s) is identified correctly and resolved
  accordingly.
• The feedback on the WO shall include required spares and/or improvements to
  ensure the repeat failures are eliminated and/or reduced. The required spares and/or
  improvements to the plant within the Instrumentation Controller’s area of
  responsibility shall be given to the Work Coordinator in writing.
• Related SHERQ responsibilities

Knowledge / skills/ Competencies

• Technical and Supervisory knowledge demonstrated and learnt in an Instrumentation
  Workshop environment.
• Basic knowledge of ISO 14001, 45001, 9001
• Knowledge of the Area Classification and Safety integrity Level (SIL) Standards is
  advantageous.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety, SIL and Area Classification Standards
• SHERQ Training course
• Safety Work Permit training
• Computer Literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point)
• Digilex will be advantageous.
• Attention to detail.
• Be able to do basic problem solving and decision making and analysis.
• Ability to work under pressure.
  Experience
• At least 3 years’ or more, experience working in an Instrumentation Workshop / Assembly
  environment, preferably with knowledge on devices used within a chemical environment.
• Experience in chemical processing plants is advantageous.
  Qualifications:
• Matric
• Relevant Instrumentation Qualification or experience
• Instrumentation Red Seal will be advantageous.
  Reporting structure:
• This position reports to the Instrumentation Supervisor.
  Personal Circumstances:
• Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the companies’ medical centre.
• May be required to be on Standby.

Other requirements:
Please ensure:

• That the application form is fully completed and attached with your CV.
• That the reference number and/or position name of this advertisement is quoted on your
  application form.
• That recently certified copies of all qualifications referred to on your application form and cv,
  are submitted.
• Applications can be handed in at the HR offices (Head Office) or sent electronically on or before
  the closing date.
• Only applications that are submitted to HR directly will be considered.

Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in your application being disqualified.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, should the applicant be successful the incumbent
will be reasonably accommodated depending on the inherent requirements of the job.
All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest however correspondences will only be
entered into with the shortlisted candidates.
Closing date: 29 January 2024
CV’s to be sent to: careers@ncp.co.za
Recruitment for this position will be conducted with the intention progressing our Employment
Equity policy, targets and objectives. The Company reserves the right not to fill this position.