Johannesburg: Instrumentation Technician with SCADA

Minimum Requirements Qualifications & Certifications Trade Test: Instrumentation Mechanician (preferred) or Trade-Tested Millwright with strong instrumentation experience from FMCG. N4N6 or National Diploma in Instrumentation / Electrical Engineering (advantageous). Valid SA ID South African citizens only . Experience 35 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. 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. 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).