LAS Technician Wanted at Acacia Mining

Acacia Mining seeks to employ a LAS Technician based at North Mara Mine in Tanzania. This role reports to the LAS AFSS (Automation Fuel Systems Specialist)/ Reliability Section Leader, and the role holder will be accountable to support LAS systems and ensure correct operation and reporting.

This is a permanent role, with the work roster being six weeks on and three weeks off.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure safe work practices by attending compulsory safety courses and meetings, use of required PPE, incident/accident reporting and ensuring total adherence to all Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Policies, as well as other policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Complete and submit daily report /log sheets.

• Conduct pre-system checks.

• Implement and improve current fuel management systems on site.

• Inspect all equipment on the LAS systems.

• Provide pro-active assistance and training on the LAS system.

• Complete all training, issuing and inspections of “Dispensing Fuel Requisition Forms” and data collection procedures within the Optimin system.

• Ensure all data is correctly recorded by doing cross checks.

• Reconcile daily usage on the electronic system and inform deviations to the Automation Fuel Systems Specialist on site.

• Submit Maintenance reports on LAS on a daily basis.

• Record all required data changes to OPTIMIN in the data base on a daily basis.

• Communicate and ensure that compliance to all procedures to fuel systems is maintained daily.

• Communicate all irregularities and faulty equipment to the Fuel coordinator and Mobile Maintenance Section Leader.

• Responsible for the fuel system Reconciliation.

• Ensure that all SOP’s are followed in repairs as per the Trade Metrology Act of Tanzania.

• Must complete all 7(seven) Trade Metrology exams in 18 months, to be ready for a trade test as Verification Officer within Trade Metrology Standards of Tanzania.

• Ensure the completion of safety checks on all electronic equipment in relation to the Optimin System of LAS.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Qualification Requirements

• Recognized instrumentation Technician/Electrician trade Certificate (FTC,IMTT & VETA).

• Higher level of Mathematics understanding.

• Computer literate.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an instrumentation Technician/Electrician in mine industry.

• Experience in managing Systems upgrades and Project costs

Skills / Knowledge Requirements:

• Verification of training and experience in Fault finding of Electrical panels, systems software, radio programming, system tracking.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill competencies in Mathematics and Electronics.

• Must have a valid Drivers license

• Excellent communication skills in English

 

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