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Gauteng: Instrumentation Technician with SCADA posted by Network Contracting

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Job Description

  • Minimum Requirements
  • Qualifications & Certifications
  • Trade Test: Instrumentation Mechanician (preferred) or Trade-Tested Millwright with strong instrumentation experience from FMCG.
  • N4–N6 or National Diploma in Instrumentation / Electrical Engineering (advantageous).
  • Valid SA ID – South African citizens only.
  • Experience
  • 3–5+ years’ hands-on experience as an Instrumentation Technician within FMCG, Food, Beverage, Packaging, or similar high-speed production environments.
  • Proven experience with online condition monitoring (ConMon) systems, including vibration, temperature, pressure, flow, and other sensor-based monitoring technologies.
  • Strong background working with SCADA systems (e.g., Wonderware, WinCC, Ignition, Schneider, etc.).
  • Experience in data tagging, PLC signal mapping, and equipment data integration into SCADA or condition monitoring dashboards.
  • Exposure to predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, and equipment performance monitoring.
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  • Key Responsibilities
  • Instrumentation & Control
  • Install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot plant instrumentation including sensors, transmitters, PLC input/output modules, and field devices.
  • Perform routine inspections of instrumentation systems to ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance with FMCG standards.
  • Online Condition Monitoring
  • Monitor real-time equipment data using online condition monitoring platforms, vibration sensors, thermography sensors, and other ConMon technologies.
  • Identify abnormal conditions, escalating issues to maintenance and engineering teams.
  • Ensure continuous uptime and functionality of monitoring systems.
  • SCADA, Data Tagging & Equipment Integration
  • Create, edit, and maintain data tags across SCADA and monitoring systems to ensure accurate real-time reporting.
  • Integrate new equipment into existing SCADA and ConMon platforms, including signal wiring, mapping, and configuration.
  • Support engineering teams in developing dashboards, trends, alarms, and reporting tools.
  • Maintain updated documentation of tag lists, signal routing, P&IDs, logic diagrams, and system architecture.
  • Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  • Diagnose faults on instrumentation and electrical systems, ensuring minimal downtime in a high-speed FMCG environment.
  • Assist in root cause analysis and participate in breakdown investigations.
  • Support preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Compliance & Safety
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food safety standards, and OEM requirements.
  • Maintain clean, safe working practices in accordance with FMCG safety protocols.
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  • Skills & Competencies
  • Strong analytical and diagnostic abilities.
  • Solid understanding of PLC fundamentals, signal conversion, and IO systems.
  • Able to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, instrumentation diagrams, and schematics.
  • Proficiency with SCADA configuration, trending, alarming, and system optimisation.
  • Understanding of predictive maintenance concepts (vibration, condition monitoring, OEE).
  • Good communication skills and ability to work within cross-functional engineering teams.
  • High attention to detail and strong documentation discipline.
  • Additional Advantages
  • Experience with IIoT, Industry 4.0, or digital transformation initiatives.
  • Experience with historian databases (PI, SQL, etc.).
  • Knowledge of networked plant systems (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet).
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