Senior PLC Technician: Hands-On Automation Expert

Network Finance

Lichtenburg

On-site

ZAR 450,000 - 650,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a technically strong, hands-on Senior PLC Technician to join its automation team. The role covers PLC programming, fault-finding, HMI/SCADA, commissioning and client support across diverse industrial systems.

The ideal candidate will mentor junior technicians, read electrical drawings, and ensure safety and quality in all practices. A robust background in PLC platforms and industrial networking is required for success.

Qualifications

5+ years' experience in industrial automation, PLCs or automation maintenance.
Strong hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
Experience with Siemens S7 / TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley / Rockwell, Beckhoff, Schneider, Mitsubishi or Omron.
Experience with HMI and/or SCADA systems.
Strong electrical fault-finding and control-system diagnostic ability.
Experience with commissioning and start-up of automated systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical/control drawings.
Strong understanding of industrial automation, sensors, instrumentation and control systems.
Valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

Program, configure, modify and troubleshoot PLC control systems.
Perform advanced fault-finding on PLCs, control panels, electrical systems and automated machinery.
Develop and modify HMI and SCADA applications.
Assist with the design, installation and integration of industrial automation systems.
Conduct PLC and automation system commissioning on customer sites.
Perform FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning and system handover activities.
Diagnose and resolve communication, instrumentation, control and software-related faults.
Configure and troubleshoot VSDs, drives, sensors, actuators and control equipment.
Interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, I/O lists, network layouts and system architectures.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on automated equipment.
Support system upgrades, modifications, retrofits and optimisation projects.
Maintain accurate PLC software backups, technical documentation and system records.
Provide technical support to clients, engineers and junior technicians.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior automation technicians.