Instrumentation Technician

SUMMARY:
We are looking for an Instrumentation Technician who will be responsible  to plan and execute both planned and unplanned maintenance on PLC's, instrumentation.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements

• Advanced Diploma or Degree in the instrumentation space / light current specifically (NQF 6 – 7)
• 5 years minimum experience
• Previous training on AVEVA & Festo will be advantageous.  
• 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.

• 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