Principal Instrument Engineering Assistant

Rand Water; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider in Vereeniging is seeking a skilled technician for automation control equipment servicing and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering and 3 years of experience in PLC and automation. Responsibilities include tuning automated control systems and supporting artisans. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. This role is vital for ensuring reliability and availability of water quality indications.

Qualifications

• 3 years in PLC and Automation maintenance improvement environment.
• Competent in communication networks such as Profibus and Modbus.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to pass RW K53 test.

Responsibilities

• Tuning and maintenance of automated control systems.
• Support artisans during servicing and maintenance.
• Compile and submit monthly reports.

Skills

Planning and organizing

Problem solving

Ability to work independently

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate)

National Diploma in Electrical (PLC and automation) Engineering

Tools

AVEVA SCADA

PLC software (Unity, TIA Portal)

Job description

Job Advert Summary

Servicing, maintaining, overhauling, installation, repairing and modification of all automation control equipment

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate)
• National Diploma (N6 or T3, S4) in Electrical (PLC and automation) Engineering.
• 3years’ in the PLC and Automation maintenance improvement environment.

Primary Duties

• Tuning, optimizing and maintenance of automated control systems
• Support Instrument Artisan during servicing, repairing, maintaining, calibrating, configuring and setting analytical and general industrial instruments.
• PLC maintenance, fault finding and intermediate programming applications
• Field to - PLC to SCADA signal optimizing and troubleshooting.
• Communication protocol (i.e HART, Profibus, Ethernet) troubleshooting, maintenance and problem solving.
• Advise and assist artisans/ operations during maintenance, troubleshooting and plant failure
• Ensure reliability on water quality indication and measurement
• Work with passive control systems such as CCTV, access control configuration and maintenance
• Maintenance on SMART alarm system
• Work in Collaboration with plant operations personnel and other maintenance disciplines.
• Provide accurate feedback on plant status to relevant parties concerned.
• Carry out plant inspections on automation equipment.
• Ensure plant reliability and availability in line with Maintenance Core objectives.
• Compile and submit monthly reports.
• Supervisory capacity when required.

Knowledge

• Competent with AVEVA SCADA and HMI software
• Competent with PLC software i.e Unity, TIA Portal
• Knowledge of communications networks such as Optical fibre systems, Serial communications, Industrial Ethernet, RS232, RS485, Profibus, Modbus and Modbus Plus
• Exposure on Passive System CCTV and access control
• Computer literacy
• Valid driver’s licence with the ability to pass RW K53 test.

Skills

• Good planning, organising, verbal and literacy skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Negotiating, listening and problem solving skills.
• Systematic approach to problem solving.
• Proficiency in the use of instrument loop drawing.
• Ability to read and analyse complex electrical layout drawings and to develop scope of work and specifications.

Attitude

• Attention to detail
• Performance drivenTeam player
• Deadline orientated
• Results orientated
• Ability to work under pressure