Instrumentation Technician - Vereeniging

Requirements:

• Trade Certificate controls and instrumentation.
• 5 years post trade test related work experiences, preferably within water treatment operations.
• N3 / NCV 4- C and I.
• Valid code 08 drivers licence.
• Extensive Experience on Siemens PLCs and Adroit SCADA software fault finding and programming.
• Experience in Profibus fault finding.
• Knowledge of appropriate instrumentation principles and practices.
• Skills in programmable logic controllers (PLC) / Automation, SCADA, Plant Maintenance and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Knowledge of operating principles of plant equipment and system structures, with the ability to troubleshoot systems by utilizing the knowledge of how the system was designed to perform.
• Knowledge of operational and safety procedures pertaining to maintenance activities, including safe use of tools and hand tools.
• Basic understanding of OHS Act and the application there of.
• Must own a vehicle (own transport) and possess a valid drivers license.
• Be willing to travel.
• Have own accommodation within close proximity.

Responsibilities:

• Fault finding on PLC controls, SCADA software and instrumentation equipment as well as software communication issues.
• Involvement with small scale software changes and programming of PLC and SCADA systems.
• Calibrate temperature, pressure, flow or other characteristics of instruments.
• Assemble, disassemble and test parts of instruments, maintain, repair and troubleshoot instrumentation.
• Assist with small mechanical work, including valve actuators, switch boxes, and removing/installing.
• Audit and maintain spare parts inventory and manage documentation around instruments.
• Provide technical and expert advice on general maintenance of all equipment and machines.
• Assist in contingency planning and organising of planned outages.
• Respond to outages and problems promptly and document root causes.
• Minimise engineering related breakdowns and call outs in areas of responsibility.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are always maintained in good working condition.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping meet the standards as set out in terms of the OHS Act and client requirements.
• Execute small programming improvements and projects on the PLC and SCADA.
• The position is regional, and the employee will be utilised at plants within the region to conduct C and I work.

Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.