Automation Technician

**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 self-motivated
- Good interpersonal and leadership skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- Display a professional work approach
- Result-driven
- 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)