Automation & Instrumentation Engineer by AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited

• Work compliantly with the requirement of government of Ghana agencies, environmental, health and safety legislation and AGAG regulations.
• Accept personal responsibility for health and safety and that of every mine worker by his/her work. Also having a duty of care for themselves and others in a working environment.
• Adhere to the site's environmental management plan.
• Report to the Senior C & I Engineer for the purposes of assisting in safety, works in progress and completions.
• Be aware of schedule requirements and be able to report early any constraints that may arise during the course of the project.
• Oversee pre-calibration checks of all instrumentation and control valves including motorized valves.
• Oversee the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) of all remote I/O panels and network switches.
• Oversee the FAT and SAT of MCC Switchgear including DOL and VS drives.
• Oversee the installation of instrumentation, associated control, networking and cabling systems to a high standard with respect to standard hookup drawings, functionality and durability (mechanical and corrosion sturdiness) as per AGAG's standards and specifications.
• Oversee the installation, commissioning and handover of instrumentation, associated control, networking and cabling systems to also comply to the requirements of AGAG's Quality Assurance and Quality Control

• Engineering Degree in Electrical/Instrumentation or Electronics or Equivalent

• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in control systems in the mining construction industry for process control, materials handling, electro-hydraulic systems, Refrigeration, Ventilation, Compressors.
• Works on Allen Bradley PlantPax ® for PLC/SCADA, and Studio 5000® applications or equivalent (preferable and no limited to).
• Works with Fire systems and process CCTV

• Must possess relevant certificate of competency from Minerals Commission of Ghana

• Understand and implement Automation and Instrumentation standards with regard to AGAG mining specifications.
• Have a strong understanding of Piping and Instrumentation drawings.
• Have a strong understanding of electrical drawings including loop drawings, termination drawings, schematics, single line drawings.
• Be familiar with vendor documentation associated with mining equipment and mining Infrastructure.
• Have an understanding of the overall control and network distribution for materials handling for underground, surface and mining infrastructure.
• Be familiar with using Microsoft Office tools for the purpose of reporting and understanding data.
• Be able to participate in setting up testing programs with regard to A & I equipment Testing.
• Be able to participate in setting up calibration procedures for Equipment prior to installation.
• Be familiar with interfacing vendor equipment into the mine Process Control Network environment

• Help build and sustain a team capable of producing good quality work in a timely manner.
• Continuously improve processes used by the team
• Model work behaviors for the team consistent with company values
• Proven ability to initiate, drive, motivate and support the construction project team to deliver the project goals
• Finding innovative solutions through creative thinking and problem solving
• Be part of an environment of teamwork and willingness to help others
• Able to work with others from all different disciplines
• Organizational skills keep tracking of personnel, schedules and progress.

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