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Johannesburg: Control System Automation Technician

Johannesburg: Control System Automation Technician

Posted on 2025-08-01 00:00:00

Employer Unspecified
Category Engineering
Location Gauteng  / Johannesburg

Job Summary

Role Description: Responsible for developing and maintaining Industrial Automation Control Systems. Key responsibilities: Maintain all industrial automation control systems in the plant. Maintain up to date backups for PLCs, Scada, drives and computers. Maintain Industrial Automation networks. Upgrade outdated or discontinued industrial automation systems. Perform Loop optimization and process optimization in the plants, through performing verification and analysis. Provide technical support and advice to the specific plants engineer and plant manager. Lead the automation aspect of plant improvement; and on projects; in the plants, to maintain the latest Industrial Automation standards and to improve the plant automation systems. Troubleshooting of Industrial Automations control systems and assisting in troubleshooting of electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics and instrumentation systems on a daily basis. Making improvement suggestions and driving technology migration and upgrades in the plants. Carry out small/medium scale systems modifications in the plant; on the PLC, Scada, HMI or AC/DC drives and integration thereof. Serve as the Automation Lead on projects, regardless of who is managing the projects to maintain the desirable highest standard of Industrial Automation at GMSA. Perform periodic plant and departmental inspections on the Automation equipment as well as carry out assigned departmental safety inspections. Participate in the departments safety improvements programs. Standby duties for all plants and attend to breakdown call-outs in different plants. Qualifactions: Grade 12. National Diploma: Engineering Electrical (L/C) (S4 only) preferably in Control Systems field (essential). Personal Attributes, Skills and Knowledge: Minimum 5 years experience in Industrial Automation. In depth knowledge of Industrial Automation Systems integration. In depth knowledge of Design, analysis, and interpretation of electrical drawings, instrumentation drawings, pneumatic and hydraulic circuit diagrams. In depth knowledge of Interpreting P&ID diagrams and modify when necessary. In depth knowledge of Troubleshooting and maintenance of Industrial Automation systems using applicable drawings and diagrams. Good written and spoken communication skills and particularly an ability to write good technical reports. Must have strong background in Basic fundamentals of Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering (L/C) circuits design and analysis, Hydraulic circuits design and troubleshooting, Pneumatic circuits design and troubleshooting, Process Control & Instrumentation, system design and analysis. Must have strong background in Computer maintenance, hardware and software setup, and troubleshooting. Must have strong background in PLC programming. Must have strong background in AC and DC Drive setup, programming, and integration. Must have strong background in Scada applications development. Must have strong background in HMI applications development. Must have strong background in Industrial Communication networks troubleshooting Profibus, Ethernet, Fiber Optic, Profi-net, Device-net, Control-net, ASi and other industrial automation communication protocols. Must have strong background in Competency on Allan Bradley, Siemens, AVEVA Industrial Automation products. Microsoft packages proficiency MS Office, Windows & Server. Attention to detail – Accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring high quality professional output. Interpersonal skills – Good facilitation, communication, and general interpersonal skills. Results orientation – Able to drive initiatives through to completion. Self-managing team player -Ability to develop own initiatives and drive implementations in order to improve companies automation systems. Courage and Confidence – Ability to face challenges with confidence and bravery, demonstrating personal ownership even in the face of uncertainty. Work under pressure -Ability to remain composed in difficult situations and is able to think clearly under pressure. Honest and trustworthy – Demonstrate sound work ethics; and deal with all stakeholders in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner (essential).

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