Control System Automation Technician

 

Recruiter:

Keystone Project Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB001598/JHD

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R480 000.00 CTC


SUMMARY:
Control Systems Automation Technician (Permanent)
Grade: D Lower

POSITION INFO:
Role Description:
Responsible for developing and maintaining Industrial Automation Control Systems.

Key responsibilities:

  • Maintain all industrial automation control systems in the plant.
  • Maintain up to date backups for PLC’s, Scada, drives and computers.
  • Maintain Industrial Automation networks.
  • Upgrade outdated or discontinued industrial automation systems.
  • Perform Loop optimization and process optimization in the plants, through performing verification and analysis.
  • Provide technical support and advice to the specific plant’s engineer and plant manager.
  • Lead the automation aspect of plant improvement; and on projects; in the plants, to maintain the latest Industrial Automation standards and to improve the plant automation systems.
  • Troubleshooting of Industrial Automation’s control systems and assisting in troubleshooting of electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics and instrumentation systems on a daily basis.
  • Making improvement suggestions and driving technology migration and upgrades in the plants.
  • Carry out small/medium scale systems modifications in the plant; on the PLC, Scada, HMI or AC/DC drives and integration thereof.
  • Serve as the Automation Lead on projects, regardless of who is managing the projects to maintain the desirable highest standard of Industrial Automation at GMSA.
  • Perform periodic plant and departmental inspections on the Automation equipment as well as carry out assigned departmental safety inspections.
  • Participate in the department’s safety improvements programs.
  • Standby duties for all plants and attend to breakdown call-outs in different plants.

Qualifactions:
  • Grade 12.
  • National Diploma: Engineering Electrical (L/C) (S4 only) preferably in Control Systems field (essential).

Personal Attributes, Skills and Knowledge:
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Industrial Automation.
  • In depth knowledge of Industrial Automation Systems integration.
  • In depth knowledge of Design, analysis, and interpretation of – electrical drawings, instrumentation drawings, pneumatic and hydraulic circuit diagrams.
  • In depth knowledge of Interpreting P&ID diagrams and modify when necessary.
  • In depth knowledge of Troubleshooting and maintenance of Industrial Automation systems using applicable drawings and diagrams.
  • Good written and spoken communication skills and particularly an ability to write good technical reports.
  • Must have strong background in Basic fundamentals of Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering (L/C) circuits design and analysis, Hydraulic circuits design and troubleshooting, Pneumatic circuits design and troubleshooting, Process Control & Instrumentation, system design and analysis. Must have strong background in Computer maintenance, hardware and software setup, and troubleshooting.
  • Must have strong background in PLC programming.
  • Must have strong background in AC and DC Drive setup, programming, and integration.
  • Must have strong background in Scada applications development.
  • Must have strong background in HMI applications development. Must have strong background in Industrial Communication networks troubleshooting – Profibus, Ethernet, Fiber Optic, Profi-net, Device-net, Control-net, ASi and other industrial automation communication protocols.
  • Must have strong background in Competency on Allan Bradley, Siemens, AVEVA Industrial Automation products.
  • Microsoft packages proficiency – MS Office, Windows & Server.
  • Attention to detail - Accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring high quality professional output.
  • Interpersonal skills - Good facilitation, communication, and general interpersonal skills.
  • Results orientation - Able to drive initiatives through to completion.
  • Self-managing team player -Ability to develop own initiatives and drive implementations in order to improve companies automation systems.
  • Courage and Confidence - Ability to face challenges with confidence and bravery, demonstrating personal ownership even in the face of uncertainty.
  • Work under pressure -Ability to remain composed in difficult situations and is able to think clearly under pressure.
  • Honest and trustworthy - Demonstrate sound work ethics; and deal with all stakeholders in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner (essential).


 

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