Automation Technician - Electrical

Mondi plc; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the pulp & paper industry as an Electrical Automation Technician, responsible for asset care and maintenance of automation systems. The role requires a diploma in Electrical Engineering and offers opportunities for growth in a diverse and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Permanent position

Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of solid experience in heavy engineering and production.
• Excellent understanding of electrical automation technology including VSDs and PLCs.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Profibus and Profinet.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance strategies for industrial electronic equipment.
• Manage engineering maintenance execution, including shutdowns.
• Coordinate with plant electrical team for problem-solving.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical Automation

Problem Solving

Technical Mentoring

Education

S4 or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

BTech qualification

Tools

Siemens Simatic Manager

TIA Portal

ABB 800 XA

InTouch SCADA

Job description

Overall responsibility for electrical automation technology asset care (maintenance and troubleshooting)

1. Execute defined maintenance strategies/routines related to industrial electronic equipment.
2. Continuously improve mill reliability KPIs related to electrical automation.
3. Support the implementation of new technologies and keep up to date with industry advancements.
4. Perform mill-wide electrical automation technician standby duties as required.
5. Coordinate with and support the plant electrical team in problem-solving.
6. Contribute to a database of electronic failures to facilitate system reliability reviews and technical support.
7. Manage engineering maintenance execution, including shutdowns and asset care.
8. Ensure excellent maintenance execution on large industrial sites.
9. Possess a good understanding of mechanical (basic), electrical (expert), instrumentation, and automation (expert) engineering fields, with the ability to mentor others.
10. Have a robust technical background in electrical automation.
11. Prioritize and manage time effectively to achieve consistent results.
12. Solve complex electrical automation problems, from program debugging to expert knowledge of electrical starters, relays, VFDs, UPS, and battery management systems.

Your profiles:

1. S4 or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Heavy current).
2. BTech qualification is advantageous.
3. 3 to 5 years of solid experience in heavy engineering and production, specifically in electrical automation related to the pulp & paper industry.
4. 1 to 2 years technician-in-training experience is advantageous.
5. Experience in Pulp & Paper or equivalent technologies.
6. Excellent understanding of electrical automation technology, including VSDs, PLCs, DCS, motor control, protection relays, rectifiers, engineering PCs and servers, and basic IT.
7. Good understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Profibus, Profinet, Serial bus communication.
8. Familiarity with Siemens Simatic Manager, TIA Portal, ABB 800 XA, InTouch SCADA.
9. Knowledge of Functional Safety Systems, Advanced Process Control, and Distributed Control Systems (Valmet DNA DCS preferred).
10. Proven experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical automation systems.

We offer:

• Permanent position.
• Learning & Development opportunities.

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We aim to foster a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. We value going the extra mile for colleagues and customers. Join us and be part of our future.

About Mondi: We are a global leader in packaging and paper, committed to sustainable solutions. Our team of 24,000 operates across 100 sites in over 30 countries.

Our diversity: We are dedicated to creating a diverse team that reflects the world we operate in. We support your growth and are committed to providing accommodations during the recruitment process. Only applications submitted through our online platform will be considered.

Note: Appointments will adhere to our Employment Equity Plan. The minimum requirements are listed, but additional relevant information may be used for shortlisting.

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