Automation Specialist

7 days ago

Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa Oxyon Human Capital Solutions Full time
Job Description

As an Automation Specialist at Oxyon Human Capital Solutions, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our electrical and automation systems. Your duties will include:

  • Electrical fault finding and troubleshooting
  • PLC programming and fault finding using Siemens S7, Delta, and Allan Bradley systems
  • Preventative maintenance of plant instrumentation and electrical installations
  • Improvement and upgrades of current electrical and instrumentation installations
  • Planning and executing new automation projects
  • Updating and creating new checklists and equipment inventories
  • Maintaining software backups and performing maintenance schedules
  • Executing maintenance and fault finding on PLC's and AC drives
  • Fault finding and correction of electrical problems and relays, contactors, and sensors
  • Building and repairing electrical circuits and attending to faults and breakdowns
  • Performing back-ups and restore programs on PLC's and liaising with OEM's on equipment performances and upgrades
  • Electrical inspection and recertification, instrument calibration, testing, and re-certification
  • Following policies, guidelines, national and international norms and standards in executing all maintenance activities
  • Implementing Safety and Food Safety requirements and ensuring compliance
  • Maintaining good housekeeping and performing other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Qualified Electrician with Automation trade experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Technician/Electrician
  • Minimum N4 electrical qualification
  • Ability to read and understand Electrical drawings and P&ID's
  • Electrical and PLC fault finding skills
  • Ability to work on 3 phase 400V supplies
  • Leadership skills in Automation and project management
  • PLC programming and AC and DC drive setup and programming skills
  • SCADA and HMI applications development skills

Knowledge Required:

  • PLC programming skills (Siemens S7, Delta, Allan Bradley)
  • Basic fault finding skills
  • AC drives and Schneider and WEG exposure
  • SCADA's and HMI applications development

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