Instrumentation Technician - Potchefstroom at Rheinmetall Denel Munition

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Formulate PLC programmes using Siemens PLC for plant automation
• Program and configure Siemens HMIs and Citect SCADA
• Programming of software to integrate all electrical and pneumatic equipment to operate the facility within the required safety and process conditions
• Configure communication between hardware and software using profibus and ethernet networks
• Assist with PLC programme upgrades and breakdowns
• Assist with plant commissioning and training
• Assist with instrumentation design and review activities

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Minimum National Diploma Electrical Engineering or N3 with trade test certificate or equivalent NQF level
• Minimum 3 years of PLC programming experience in manufacturing environment preferable
• Attention to detail, communication, planning and administrative skills
• Siemens S7 Programming (TIA Portal: Step 7 and WinCC) experience
• Citect Scada and HMI knowledge and experience
• An in-depth understanding and working knowledge of control and instrumentation activities and drawings
• Experience in implementation of instrumentation projects and software programming
• Good planning, integration and resources management skills
• Interpersonal skills and ability to effectively collaborate with multiple disciplines both internally and externally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentations and report writing
• Computer literacy: SAP, MS Word, Excel, Power Point-proficient level