Automation Specialist

18 hours ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Heineken Full time

**Purpose of the jobPurpose of the job;**

Ensure reliable and accurate operation of Brewery instrumentation and automation systems through effective maintenance of and calibration of associated equipment.

**Key performance areas;**

First Line Management:
Provide first line corrective action and troubleshooting for packaging automation systems, to minimise downtime and losses.
- Takes a lead role in programming, fault finding and maintenance of PLC hardware and software and in the development of line data systems systems.
- To adjust the software for an automation system where required, observing the quality standards and always informing the supplier responsible for executing the maintenance contract of the relevant system.
- To advise and support shift technicians in corrective action for packaging automation system failures.
- To provide management information on breakdowns and work order progress via monthly reporting of breakdowns and stoppages.

Preventative Maintenance:
Ensure reliable operations and availability of packaging automation equipment at Sedibeng Brewery by implementing effective preventative maintenance programmes.
- Monitor and manage the maintenance and breakdown contract with the external supplier.
- Ensure effective calibration programmes are in place for on line instrumentation.
- Actively use and assists with the development of the Computerised Maintenance Management System to effectively maintain and manage assets.

Process Optimisation:
Assist realisation of high line operational performance (OPI), by optimising automated packaging equipment and sequences.
- Participate in TPM improvement teams.
- Enable process optimisation by modifying software and functional descriptions of process automation where required.

Safety, Health and Environment:
Ensure safe working practices are observes and safety regulations complied with at all times.
- Identify safety risk factors for packaging automation and set corrective actions for these.
- Coach Brewery staff in safe work practises for automated packaging systems.

Ensure the department operates within company SHE standards and OHS Act, through continued education and training and obtaining the co-operation and
- commitment of all staff to observe all safety rules, procedures and processes in order to drive zero accident mentality.

Continuous Improvement:

- Drive improvement processes and set priorities in order to develop, implement and maintain best in class standards and basic conditions.

Documentation:
Ensure that all instrumentation controls documentation is kept up to date and reports are provided in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintain all instrumentation and control documentation to the standard required by the quality system.
- Complete monthly reports on performance of automated packaging systems and instrument calibration schedule completion.
- Maintain updated work instructions for automated packaging systems.

**Key attributes**
- Good knowledge of Fanuc and Kuka robots (operation, basic programming, troubleshooting and maintenance).
- In-depth knowledge of Inspection and Coding equipment such as EBIs (Krones and Heuft), Date coders (Videojet and Hitachi), FBIs, FCIs, Checkweighers, Orientation systems (Bull Stratec and Sidel Vision system) and Bar coders (Logopak).
- Knowledge of Siemens PLCs (s7 300 and TIA portal), Schneider and SEW motion Control systems, and B&R PLCs.
- Knowledge of SCADA systems (WinCC, Zenon 6.2, 7.1 and 8.0)

**Job Requirements**

**Education**
- National Diploma in Instrumentation, Millwright, Electrical or equivalent (N6).

**Experience**
- 3 or more Years in a similar FMCG industry as a Senior Shift Technician, Instrumentation Technician, Electrical Line Specialist, Technical Expert or equivalent will be an added

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