Automation Technician

2 weeks ago

Epping, Western Cape, South Africa SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd Full time

Job description:

  • Build and maintain various SCADA packages
  • Drive plant optimization and visualization
  • Manage the standardization of all control systems
  • Record the bill of materials for all SA Metal machines
  • Drafting of Machine user/operator manuals and providing training on the operations
  • Develop automated reports on machine performance, breakdowns and stoppages
  • Manage projects, machine upgrades and machine control replacements
  • Update electrical and control drawings, ensure all drawings are relevant.
  • Implement and manage a control change request system
  • Managing the servicing of any electronic components
  • Planning and managing of routine jobs, unscheduled breakdowns
  • Initiating, planning and conducting research for projects
  • Improve the machine fault reporting system
  • Provide a technical report on machine failure based on failure reports
  • Ensure calibrated instrumentation are serviced and meets the required tolerances
  • Assist the electrical department with faulting
  • Provide remote after hour support with breakdowns
  • Provide technical support and collaborate with our Gauteng branches
  • Provide technical support and collaborate with SA Steelworks

Qualifying Criteria:

  • Minimum of 10 years working experience in a similar or heavy industry
  • Relevant tertiary qualification
  • Strong Scada development skills (Ignition, Factory Talk, Sematic WinCC)
  • Strong PLC programming skills (Delta, Allen‐Bradley, Siemens)
  • Ability to integrate different devices to a PLC and Scada system
  • Good understanding of different communication protocols (Modbus, TCP, Ethernet/IP)
  • Java scripting would be an added benefit
  • People management experience
  • Able to work in a pressurized and demanding environment
  • Must have your own reliable transport
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)
  • Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel)
  • Strong administrative ability
  • Experience working with an Electronic Maintenance system (CWorks)
  • Knowledgeable on the Occupational Health & Safety Act
  • Must be prepared to work overtime when required

Qualifying Attributes

  • Must be physical fit and able to work at heights
  • Must be of sober habits
  • Hands on practical approach to the job
  • Hard working and selfmotivated
  • Good interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Display a professional work approach
  • Resultdriven
  • Logical and detail orientated
  • Excellent standards in execution
  • Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
  • Priority management
  • Excellent communication skills on all levels
  • Ability to lead by example
  • Critical thinking and conflict resolution ability

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Epping,

Western Cape:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

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