Paarl-Based Senior Controls Technician – PLC/HMI/VSD

Placements24; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; Vor Ort; ZAR 420.000 - 660.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company vehicle provided

Health benefits

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Control Systems Technician to install, maintain, and repair complex electrical control systems across industrial facilities in Paarl and surrounding Western Cape regions. The role emphasizes PLCs, HMIs, VSDs, and instrumentation with strict adherence to safety standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of hands‑on experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work on-site with diverse teams.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years hands‑on experience in electrical maintenance and control systems in an industrial environment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing PLC systems, HMIs, and VSDs.
• Strong understanding of electrical theory, control logic, and instrumentation principles.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Experience with industrial networks (e.g., Profibus, Ethernet/IP) is a significant advantage.
• Familiarity with safety standards such as LOTO procedures is essential.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem‑solving skills with a systematic approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse teams.

Aufgaben

• Install, wire, and commission electrical control panels, PLCs, HMIs, and instrumentation.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections to identify issues before downtime.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose faults, implementing timely repairs.
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and documentation to guide maintenance.
• Calibrate and test instrumentation for accuracy and reliability.
• Upgrade control systems and assist in integrating new automation technologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures.
• Maintain records of maintenance, repairs, and system modifications.
• Provide technical guidance to junior technicians and site personnel.
• Respond to urgent service calls and provide on-site support in Paarl area.

Kenntnisse

PLC troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Instrumentation

Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Ausbildung

Trade qualification in Electrical/Industrial Automation

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VSDs

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Control Systems Technician to install, maintain, and repair complex electrical control systems across industrial facilities in Paarl and surrounding Western Cape regions. The role emphasizes PLCs, HMIs, VSDs, and instrumentation with strict adherence to safety standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of hands‑on experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work on-site with diverse teams.