Instrumentation Technician: PLC/SCADA Expert for FMCG Uptime

Tiger Brands; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 430,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands in South Africa seeks an experienced Instrumentation Technician to maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems in FMCG production equipment. You will calibrate sensors, calibrate and service transmitters, valves and actuators, and support PLC/HMI/SCADA systems to ensure high availability and safe, compliant operations.

You will read P&IDs and diagrams, perform root-cause analysis, and participate in continuous improvements to boost OEE and quality while minimizing

Qualifications

• Instrumentation trade test is required.
• PLC and automation training or certification is essential.
• Calibration training is advantageous.
• FMCG/manufacturing experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on instrumentation and control equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and instrumentation faults on production machinery.
• Calibrate and maintain instruments such as pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, flow meters and level transmitters.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC, HMI and SCADA systems.
• Maintain pneumatic control systems, including actuators, regulators, valves and positioners.
• Investigate recurring equipment failures and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Support production during breakdowns and minimise downtime.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings and instrumentation diagrams.
• Ensure instrumentation complies with food safety, quality, safety and environmental requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to improve OEE, reliability, quality and production efficiency.

Skills

Instrumentation and process control

PLC fault-finding

Industrial networking

Calibration techniques

Pneumatics

Basic electrical fault-finding

Process measurement

Control valves and actuators

VSDs and motor control

HMI/SCADA systems

Root-cause analysis

Preventative maintenance

CMMS

Education

Instrumentation trade test

PLC and automation training

Calibration training

FMCG/manufacturing experience advantageous

Job description

Tiger Brands in South Africa seeks an experienced Instrumentation Technician to maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems in FMCG production equipment. You will calibrate sensors, calibrate and service transmitters, valves and actuators, and support PLC/HMI/SCADA systems to ensure high availability and safe, compliant operations.

You will read P&IDs and diagrams, perform root-cause analysis, and participate in continuous improvements to boost OEE and quality while minimizing