Instrumentation Technician at AVI Limited

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Maintenance of PLC’s and SCADA on site
• Extend the PLC/SCADA footprint where opportunities present themselves
• Operates electronic instrumentation and related electromechanical or electro hydraulic apparatus used for operational and environmental testing of mechanical, structural or electrical equipment and translates test data for engineering staff
• Maintain all automation software backups to current
• Selects, installs, calibrate and checks sensing, telemetering and recording instrumentation and circuitry
• Develops specifications for non- standard apparatus according to engineering data, characteristics of equipment under test and capabilities of procurable test apparatus.
• Fault finding and fixing of automation systems including PLC’s and drives
• Fault finding on electrical low voltage system
• Instrumentation and Light current installation and maintenance
• Minor PLC and SCADA Programming
• Assisting Production Specialist on projects

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• At least 5 years' experience as an Instrumentation - Automation or Electronic Technician
• FMCG or manufacturing industry experience would be advantageous
• Computer literacy and Siemens PLC experience is essential

Qualifications:

• Completed N6 Certificate or an engineering related National Diploma (S4/T3/T4), or related qualification in Electronic/Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
• Electrical/Instrumentation Trade Test

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent PLC knowledge (Siemens and Allan Bradley)
• Proficiency using Scada/Wonderware
• Sound understanding of the principles and theory of Electrical and Instrumentation circuits
• Interpretation of electrical drawings
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• SAP experience advantageous