Job Opportunities

JOB PURPOSE:

To install, calibrate, maintain, and repair industrial process control systems, safely and in compliance with applicable policies, procedures and regulatory statutes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

Instrumentation Installation and Maintenance

• Monitor performance, functionality, and output of instrumentation equipment
• Carry out installations, defined checks, troubleshooting, required testing, repairs, and modifications to instrumentation and electronics equipment in accordance with specified instructions.
• Maintain and improve existing PLC, SCADA systems, and Instrumentation networks (hardware and software) and perform changes/modifications as required;
• Develop programs for new equipment and plants.
• Improve/ automate old manual processes
• Carry out planned and autonomous maintenance to reduce unplanned maintenance and optimize availability.
• Calibrate instruments, repair and maintain control gear and associated equipment to ensure operation within set standards.

Resource Control

• Ensure spares procurement and maintenance of defined minimum stock levels, ensuring availability of critical spares for all process control equipment.
• Conduct asset care activities as required by the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) systems and procedures, including accurate and timeous feedback and documentation to all stakeholders;

Projects Execution

• Provide input in scoping and commissioning of related projects
• Ensure proper documentation of changes/modifications (e.g., but not limited to PLC software, SCADA software, network configuration, and wiring diagrams e.t.c)

Safety, Health, Environment, Risk, Quality, Food Safety (SHERQFS) Compliance

• Conduct safety checks in zoned areas and take corrective action where necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area in conformance with Food Safety and SHERQ requirements.
• Comply with Company SHERQ procedures and instructions.
• Ensure compliance of self and team members with Company SHERQFS policies and procedures.
• Conduct toolbox talks.
• Collaborate with SHERQFS personnel for relevant remedial actions.
• Attend to emergency situations in accordance with procedures.

Administration

• Conduct data logging, trending, database updates, system backups for reporting, record keeping and continuity purposes.
• Ensure safe keeping of all records, and accessibility to relevant stakeholders at all times.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES:

Qualifications

• N6 qualification and Instrument Mechanician trade certificate
• Recognised Siemens certification will be advantageous

Experience

• 3 years' experience in instrumentation, HV, and LV
• Working experience with industrial communication methodologies (RS-232, ASI, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet, Devicenet, HART)
• Working experience with industrial Automation (Siemens PLCs, Drives, Allen-Bradley PLCs, GE PLCs etc)

Knowledge& Skills

• Sound knowledge of PLCs (mainly Siemens S7, Allen Bradley, GE, Beckhoff DCS systems, etc.), Operator interfaces (HMI), ACDC drives, SCADA networks, and communication protocols
• Proficiency in MS Office, PLC and SCADA software
• Basic operation of plant equipment
• Analytical and problem-solving
• Interpersonal and collaboration
• Filing and basic administration
• Ability to execute and deliver under pressure

Remuneration

• Market related

POPI Act:

• In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), all personal information submitted in your application will be treated as confidential and used solely for recruitment purposes.
• By applying for this position, you consent to the processing and storing of your personal information for the purposes of assessing your suitability for employment.
• Should your application be unsuccessful, your personal information will be securely stored for a limited period and then destroyed in accordance with our data retention policy.

Preference will be given to South African citizens from designated groups.