On-site Automation Install & Commissioning Specialist
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 in South Africa seeks an Automation System Installation Specialist to join our team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will lead hands‑on installation, configuration, testing, and initial commissioning of industrial automation systems at client facilities, ensuring reliable operation.
You should have 4+ years of field experience with PLCs (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley), HMIs, and VFDs, plus electrical and mechanical understanding.
Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years hands-on experience installing and commissioning industrial automation systems.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and P&ID diagrams.
Responsibilities
- Install and commission industrial automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and robotic cells.
- Configure and test control system software and parameters.
- Coordinate with engineering teams to interpret drawings and specifications.
- Troubleshoot issues during installation and commissioning.
- Conduct pre-start checks and ensure safety systems are operational.
- Provide technical guidance to client personnel during handover.
- Maintain installation documentation and test results.
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Job description
Placements24 in South Africa seeks an Automation System Installation Specialist to join our team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will lead hands‑on installation, configuration, testing, and initial commissioning of industrial automation systems at client facilities, ensuring reliable operation.
You should have 4+ years of field experience with PLCs (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley), HMIs, and VFDs, plus electrical and mechanical understanding.
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