Control System Automation Technician

Keystone Project Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a skilled automation engineer in Johannesburg to develop and maintain industrial automation control systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in electrical engineering and at least 5 years of industrial automation experience, along with strong troubleshooting and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Industrial Automation.
• Deep knowledge of electrical and instrumentation drawings.
• Strong background in hydraulics and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all industrial automation control systems.
• Troubleshoot automation control systems.
• Lead automation projects to enhance systems.

Skills

System integration

Project management

Troubleshooting

Instrumentation knowledge

PLC programming

Education

Grade 12 education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley

Siemens products

AVEVA products

SCADA

HMI

Job description

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 PLCs, SCADA, drives, and computers.
• Maintain Industrial Automation networks.
• Upgrade outdated or discontinued industrial automation systems.
• Perform loop and process optimization in the plants through verification and analysis.
• Provide technical support and advice to plant engineers and managers.
• Lead automation projects and plant improvements to adhere to industry standards and enhance systems.
• Troubleshoot automation control systems and assist with electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and instrumentation troubleshooting.
• Recommend improvements and drive technology migrations and upgrades.
• Implement small to medium system modifications on PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, and drives.
• Serve as Automation Lead on projects to maintain high standards.
• Conduct periodic inspections of automation equipment and safety audits.
• Participate in safety improvement programs.
• Provide standby support for all plants and respond to breakdowns.

Qualifications :

• Grade 12 education.
• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (L / C), preferably in Control Systems (S4).

Personal Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge :

• Minimum 5 years experience in Industrial Automation.
• Deep knowledge of system integration, electrical and instrumentation drawings, P&ID diagrams, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills, technical report writing.
• Strong background in electronics, electrical circuits, hydraulics, pneumatics, process control, and instrumentation.
• Proficiency in PLC programming, AC/DC drives, SCADA, HMI, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, AVEVA products.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Windows, and Server environments.
• Attention to detail, interpersonal skills, results-oriented, self-managed, confident, able to work under pressure, honest, and trustworthy.