Electronics Technician

The HEINEKEN Company; Springs; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage industry is looking for a qualified Instrumentation Technician to join their Supply Chain team in Springs. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing control systems, as well as troubleshooting equipment issues. This role requires at least 3 years of experience, technical proficiency, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years relevant experience in instrumentation and control.
• Working knowledge of electrical and instrumentation components.
• Ability to work shifts and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.
• Fault finding in instrumentation and control equipment.
• Provide technical assistance to processing and utilities.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Industrial networks

Scada Systems

Electrical components

Variable speed drives

Computer literacy

Ability to work independently

Ability to cope with physical demands

Education

Qualified Instrumentation Technician

Trade Test

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?

Immediate Superior: Automation and Control Engineer.

Job Grade: 9

Location: Springs

Function: Supply Chain

Sub Function: Manufacturing

Type of Contract: Perm

Reference Number: 139844

Closing Date: 04/07/2025

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in Supply Chain, Springs. The successful applicant will report to the Automation and Control Engineer.

Key Performance Areas Include, But Not Limited To

• Maintaining electrical, control and instrumentation systems on existing machinery and equipment.
• Attending to process instrumentation related equipment breakdowns.
• Fault finding in electrical, instrumentation and control equipment.
• Attending to electrical related equipment breakdowns, if required.
• Providing Technical assistance to processing and utilities plant.
• Installation of instrumentation and control systems on new machinery and equipment.
• Upgrading, optimizing and modifying control systems.
• Adhering to all relevant quality, health & safety policies, and procedures.
• Completing all relevant administration.
• Providing inputs for budgets (OPEX and CAPEX).
  
  

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Qualification/experience/skills

• Qualified Instrumentation Technician (National Diploma/N6 Diploma).
• Trade Test will be advantageous.
• At least 3 years relevant experience in the instrumentation and Control environment.
• Working knowledge of:

• PLC/HMI programming (Siemens PCS 7, Win CC, Simotion Scout, TIA Portal, etc.).
• Industrial networks (Profibus, Ethernet, ASI, etc.).
• Scada Systems / Plant Information Systems.
• Electrical and instrumentation components (contactors, overloads, starters, sensors, PT100, etc.).
• Variable speed drives (Danfoss, Telemechanique, Lenze, etc.).
• Familiar with process plant and utilities controls and instrumentation
• Computer literate in MS Office package (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Willing and able to work shifts.
• Willing and able to work extended hours (overtime) as and/or when required.
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.
  
  

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

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