Control and Instrumentation Technician

Our prestigious client in the manufacturing industry based in Middelburg (Mpumalanga), is currently looking to employ a C&I Technician to their team.

Experience on PLC’s (Siemens S5, S7, 1500, TIA portal), Drives (ABB & Siemens), SCADA Systems (Intouch &WinCC, Electrical distribution, PID control loops) essential.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Minimum qualification of S4 National diploma / BTech in Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the relevant field
• Experience on PLC’s (Siemens S5, S7, 1500, TIA portal), Drives (ABB & Siemens), SCADA Systems (Intouch &WinCC, Electrical distribution, PID control loops)
• Experience of general control and field instrumentation
• Previous experience on CNC Plasma cutters or Furnaces will be advantages
• Knowledge of Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ability to do report writing and data trending or analysis for reliability engineering
• Ability to work under pressure and meet work deadlines with attention to detail
• Computer literate with thorough knowledge of PeopleSoft and MS Office

JOB SPECIFICATION

• Provide first line maintenance support to ensure 24 hours coverage in order to enhance plant availability, product quality and cost
• Perform combination of Electrical and Instrumentation tasks
• Provide a service to production to minimize delay times and solve reoccurring delay’s
• Perform standard and shutdown schedules and tasks
• Test spares that have been repaired
• Maintain store items (spares) and identify and manage LRU’s
• Work in close relation with other Instrumentation Techs, Electricians and Millwrights.
• Standby duties.
• Implementing optimisation and new capital projects.