Automation Technician

Express Employment Professionals; Vredenburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is looking for a Qualified Electrician in Vredenburg, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, an N4 electrical qualification, and strong skills in PLC programming and electrical fault finding.

The successful applicant will lead automation projects and perform maintenance on electrical and instrumentation installations. This position requires a thorough understanding of electrical drawings and P&IDs, along with experience in AC and DC drive setup.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician - Automation trade will be an advantage.
• Min 5 years as a Technician/Electrician.
• Able to read and understand Electrical drawings and P&ID’s.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical fault finding and repairs.
• Plan and execute new automation projects.
• Maintain software backups for PLCs.

Skills

PLC Programming (Siemens S7, Delta, Allan Bradley)

Electrical fault finding

3 phase 400V supplies

Preventative maintenance

SCADA applications development

Education

N4 electrical qualification

Job description

Requirements

• Qualified Electrician -Automation trade will be an advantage.
• Min 5 years as a Technician/Electrician.
• Min N4 electrical qualification.
• Read and understand Electrical drawings.
• Read and understand P&ID’s.
• Electrical and PLC fault finding (Siemens S7, Delta, Allan Bradley).
• Able to work on 3 phase 400V supplies.
• Lead the Automation aspect of plant improvements, and on projects.
• PLC Programming.
• AC and DC Drive Set-up, programming and integration.
• SCADA applications development.
• HMI applications development.

Knowledge Required

• Knowledge on PLC Programming (Siemens S7, Delta, Allan Bradley).
• Be able to do basic fault finding.
• AC Drives.
• WEG Exposure to SCADA’s.

Duties

• Electrical fault finding.
• PLC (Siemens S7, Delta, Allan Bradley) programming and fault finding.
• Preventative maintenance (Focused on plant instrumentation).
• Improvement and upgrades on current electrical and instrumentation installations.
• Plan and execute new automation projects.
• Update and create new checklists.
• Equipment inventories – Drives, sensors, PLC spares.
• Maintaining software backups.
• Motors and AC Driver installation and maintenance.
• Executing maintenance schedules.
• Maintenance, fault finding, programming and control of PLC’s and AC drives.
• Fault finding and correction of electrical problems.
• Fault finding and correction relays, contactors, and sensors.
• Build and repair electrical circuits.
• Attend to faults and breakdowns pertaining to 3 phase electrical circuits.
• Perform back-ups and restore programs on PLC’s.
• Liaise with OEM’s on equipment performances and upgrades.
• Electrical Inspection and recertification program, instrument calibration, testing, and re-certification.
• Follow policies, guidelines, national and international norms and standards in executing all maintenance activities.
• Follow a Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Program and maintain good record keeping on Pragma.
• Implementation of Safety and Food Safety requirements in this area and ensure compliance.
• Ensure housekeeping is executed, maintained and Sustained in the relevant areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned and able to work overtime and standby when required.