Technician: Process Control and Instrumentation Full Time

A well-established company is looking for an experienced Technician: Process Control and Instrumentation to join their team.

Purpose of the position:
To maintain & repair all instrumentation, process control equipment & automation systems.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain process control & instrumentation
• Maintenance & repairs to all instrumentation, process control equipment & automation systems
• Optimization of all control systems regarding processes and production lines
• Provide technical and specialist support at all levels to the entire branch
• Ensure that all process control software is backed up & left up to date according to set standards
• Project work, modifications & upgrading of control systems
• Systems administration of all high-level software & systems
• Standby duties

Responsible for process control & instrumentation

• Responsible for normal and preventative maintenance of process control systems, including fault tracking, and handling of large breakdowns, storage of the latest duplicate process control software and resettlement of process communication on software as well as the exchange of process control hardware
• Responsible to communicate any need for modification to process control hard- or software

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in relevant field
• 2 – 5 years experience in applying job-related concepts, techniques, and processes at the required level
• Food Manufacturing/Production experience – advantageous
• Technical Knowledge: Profinet, ASI, Profibus, Ethernet and IO-Link communications; SCADA development – Wonderware or Ignition; Variable Speed Drive Programming
• Work shifts/weekends/public holidays

Competencies:

• Proactive and action orientated
• Approaches situations with an open mind and solves problems creatively
• Acts with honesty and consistency
• Maintains high standards
• Commitment and motivation
• Apply expertise and technology

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to: manufacturing@rporecruitment.us

Alternatively, you can visit our website to find your next opportunity – www.rporecruitment.co.za  or give us a call at 021 180 0776 and ask for Nikki. 

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position.