Instrumentation Technician

SUMMARY:
We are looking for an Instrumentation Technician. The ideal candidate will plan and execute both planned and unplanned maintenance on PLC's, instrumentation & associated control systems by testing, calibrating, installing, repairing, inspecting & monitoring equipment according to quality and safety standards. This is a permanent role based in Boksburg.

POSITION INFO:
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) on plant equipment 
- Execute planned maintenance (Daily/Weekly/Monthly) as per Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards 
- Attend to unplanned machine and service interruptions 
- Review preventative maintenance schedules and amend where required 
- Complete Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for all breakdowns 
- Install, calibrate, operate, troubleshoot instrumentation equipment & control systems 
- Program & troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLC's), variable speed drives (VSD's), flow meters and level transmitters 
- Perform back-ups on control systems 
- Read, understand and interpret schematics, programming & technical specifications 
- Refer to manufacturer's manuals for repair, maintenance, troubleshooting of equipment 
- Improve plant productivity & quality through preventative intervention 
- Identify continuous improvement projects to reduce line & batch losses 
- Support project team to install & commission new equipment 
- Perform upgrades to older equipment where required 
- Review for technical in-house modifications, additions, major repairs & electrical expertise 
- Liaise with independent contractors for instrumentation, control systems, repairs & installations

Requirements
- A technical qualification in Instrumentation (NQF 6 – 7) with experience in programming PLC's and VSD's are essential requirements for this role.
- The ideal candidate will have previous work experience in an FMCG environment with high-speed packaging machines (HMI driven) coupled with practical knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems & plant automation.
- Previous training on AVEVA & Festo will be advantageous.  
- Precise workmanship, practical implementation of problem-solving techniques and excellent internal customer/supplier relations are essential skills and characteristics that the candidate must portray.
- Honesty and integrity must always be displayed.

Please call us on 0100300127

NB: Should you not hear from us within 6 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.