Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas:
- Maintenance of PLC’s and SCADA on site
- Extend the PLC/SCADA footprint where opportunities present themselves
- Operates electronic instrumentation and related electromechanical or electro hydraulic apparatus used for operational and environmental testing of mechanical, structural or electrical equipment and translates test data for engineering staff
- Maintain all automation software backups to current
- Selects, installs, calibrate and checks sensing, telemetering and recording instrumentation and circuitry
- Develops specifications for non- standard apparatus according to engineering data, characteristics of equipment under test and capabilities of procurable test apparatus.
- Fault finding and fixing of automation systems including PLC’s and drives
- Fault finding on electrical low voltage system
- Instrumentation and Light current installation and maintenance
- Minor PLC and SCADA Programming
- Assisting Production Specialist on projects
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
- At least 5 years’ experience as an Instrumentation – Automation or Electronic Technician
- FMCG or manufacturing industry experience would be advantageous
- Computer literacy and Siemens PLC experience is essential
Qualifications:
- Completed N6 Certificate or an engineering related National Diploma (S4/T3/T4), or related qualification in Electronic/Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
- Electrical/Instrumentation Trade Test
Additional Requirements:
- Excellent PLC knowledge (Siemens and Allan Bradley)
- Proficiency using Scada/Wonderware
- Sound understanding of the principles and theory of Electrical and Instrumentation circuits
- Interpretation of electrical drawings
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
- SAP experience advantageous
Competencies:
- Thinking Analytically
- Interpreting Data
- Thinking Rationally
- Thinking Conceptually
- Meeting Deadlines
- Attention to Detail
- Minimising Risk
- Taking Initiative