Instrumentation & Control Technician (PLC/SCADA)

Rheinmetall; Wellington; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Schemes

Pension Fund

Career development

Training programs

Subsidized canteen

Job summary

Rheinmetall Denel Munition seeks an instrumentation professional to maintain plant systems and program software for integrated electrical and pneumatic equipment. You will calibrate instrumentation, interpret drawings, and compile installation lists while collaborating across disciplines and driving projects.

Candidates should have a National Diploma in Instrumentation or Artisan qualification, 3+ years’ plant experience, and proficiency in PLC/SCADA/HMI programming along with MS

Qualifications

• National diploma in Instrumentation or NQF Level 6 equivalent.
• Trade qualification as Artisan is required.
• Valid code 8 driver’s license.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a plant manufacturing environment.
• Explosives industry experience is advantageous.
• Programming knowledge: PLCs, SCADA, HMIs.
• Computer literacy: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Willingness to work overtime and be on standby.
• Ability to work in a team and unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plant statutory, preventative and breakdown maintenance.
• Program software to integrate electrical and pneumatic equipment (e.g., Siemens).
• Calibrate instrumentation control components.
• Compile material and equipment lists for installation.
• Analyse and interpret electrical/instrumentation drawings.
• Handle spares, materials and components.
• Assist with panel building, wiring, piping and cabling.
• Assist with panel and cable marking.
• Assist with instrumentation design and review activities.
• Understand control and instrumentation drawings deeply.
• Experience in instrumentation project implementation and software programming.
• Good planning, integration and resources management.
• Interpersonal collaboration across disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Skills

Plant maintenance

Software programming

Instrumentation calibration

Instrumentation drawings

Panel wiring

Cable marking

Instrumentation design

Planning & resources

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

National diploma Instrumentation

Qualified Artisan

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Rheinmetall Denel Munition seeks an instrumentation professional to maintain plant systems and program software for integrated electrical and pneumatic equipment. You will calibrate instrumentation, interpret drawings, and compile installation lists while collaborating across disciplines and driving projects.

Candidates should have a National Diploma in Instrumentation or Artisan qualification, 3+ years’ plant experience, and proficiency in PLC/SCADA/HMI programming along with MS