Senior Automation Systems Technician - PLC/SCADA

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Sur place; ZAR 350 000 - 520 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company vehicle provided for site Vis

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive health benefits

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is working with a client in Mossel Bay, Western Cape to recruit an Advanced Automation Systems Technician. This hands‑on role involves installing, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems in demanding industrial environments.

A strong electrical/mechanical background and experience with major PLC brands, industrial networking, and reading schematics are essential to support projects, provide technical guidance, and ensure reliable operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in automation/industrial technician role.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&ID diagrams and control documentation.
• Experience with SCADA configuration and maintenance.
• Proficiency with PLC brands and HMI software.

Responsabilités

• Install, wire, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems per project specs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration of automation equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware/software issues to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and P&ID diagrams.
• Collaborate with engineers and production teams on new automation projects.

Connaissances

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA systems

Industrial networking

Electrical schematics

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Formation

Technical qualifications in electrical engineering / mechatronics / automation

Outils

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

Schneider Electric

Description du poste

Placements24 is working with a client in Mossel Bay, Western Cape to recruit an Advanced Automation Systems Technician. This hands‑on role involves installing, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems in demanding industrial environments.

A strong electrical/mechanical background and experience with major PLC brands, industrial networking, and reading schematics are essential to support projects, provide technical guidance, and ensure reliable operation.