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Date: 20 May 2026
Location: ZM, 10101
Company: Orica
About Orica
At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources
essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than
13,000 across the world.
It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering
innovation and reimagining the way we work.
About the role
The Technician - Electrical creates, maintains, and repairs the electronic components, instrumentation on equipment and devices used on site or devices
that involves electricity to keep machinery and specialty equipment running correctly. He/She does this in accordance with the ORICA prescribed
maintenance strategy and maintenance execution systems.
What you will be doing
Consulting the operators and completing work orders to ensure the ongoing reliability of the site assets.
Preparing work plans including risk assessments and permits after fully scoping out the issues.
Fault finding on mobile and fixed assets and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutions
Inspecting electrical, electronic, instrumentation and PLC systems, diagnosis of errors and corrections.
Repairing or replacing faulty components within the processes of the ORICA maintenance execution system including the population of job cards,
work orders and obtaining spares as required from the stores or approved vendors.
Conducting field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown
Testing repaired equipment to gauge its performance
Maintaining records of assets and parts inventory in site files as required by the maintenance execution system.
Replacement and consumption of spares parts in line with ORICA materials management
Work alongside the Asset Care Supervisor/Lead to develop asset care solutions that cost effectively support long term asset operations
Ensuring work practices and environment comply with SHES (Safety, Health, Environmental & Security) standards
What you will bring
Trade certificate in Process Instrumentation and Control/ electrical / electronic or mechatronics issued by an accredited institution & authority
Minimum 7 yrs experience in field instrumentation and control, preferably in the mining industry and or chemicals industry
3 years of maintenance experience on Siemens PLC and siemens wonderware/panelview System Platform automation systems. Familiarity with VSDs and
field instruments as well as PID loops
Valid Driver’s license
SAP experience
Physically fit – site deployment will include ability and medical clearance to work at heights, confined spaces and underground
Role dimensions
No direct reports
Management of vendors, specailist contractors for supply of parts and service as needed.
Stand in as maintenance foreman from time to time including legal appoitnment in line with your position and seniority.
Working with Production Teams in developing continous improvement initiatives, from concept through to implementatio
How you shape and influence others
* Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
* Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
* Solid interpersonal & communication skills
* Self-aware and open to feedback
* Work effectively across teams
* Able to work independently with only targeted supervision
* Productive without compromising quality
* Highly reliable and motivated to excel
What we offer
As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture.
We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of
your knowledge and skills.
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a
collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
We respect and value all
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants
with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality,
age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.
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