VJ 19687 - Automation Technician – Gauteng

SUMMARY:
Automation Technician – Gauteng

POSITION INFO:
Employer Description Our client specialises in Automation solutions Job Description The role involves hands-on installation, maintenance, fault-finding and commissioning of industrial electrical, instrumentation and automation systems with the following responsibilities: Install, inspect, test and maintain industrial electrical and instrumentation equipment Perform fault-finding and repairs on control panels, field instruments, electrical circuits and automation systems Install, terminate and test field wiring, control cabling, sensors, transmitters and actuators Calibrate and troubleshoot process instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, level and flow devices Assist with PLC, HMI, VSD and SCADA fault-finding and system commissioning Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs and technical drawings Carry out panel inspections, loop checks, I\/O testing and functional testing Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT) and client site activities Undertake on-site installation, maintenance, breakdown support and commissioning Complete service reports, test records and technical documentation while following site safety procedures Qualifications National Diploma\/National N Diploma\/N6 in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation or Control and Instrumentation Skills Minimum 5 years' relevant industrial electrical, instrumentation, C&I or automation experience Practical experience in industrial electrical or instrumentation installation, testing and fault-finding Practical knowledge of electrical control circuits, instrumentation and industrial automation equipment Exposure to industrial communication networks such as Profibus and Profinet will be advantageous Familiarity with Siemens PLCs, TIA Portal, WinCC, STEP 7, EPLAN or VSDs will be advantageous