Control and Instrumentation (C&I) Technician - Springs
Saint-Gobain
- Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Matric or equivalent
- N6 Technician (Electrical/Control and Instrumentation) Trade Test pass
- Wireman's license would be an advantage
- 3 - 5 Years relevant experience within manufacturing / plant environment
- Experience within a 24-hour manufacturing plant, as part of the maintenance team (electrical & instrumentation).
- Experience will include plant maintenance C&I and electrical.
- Computer literacy essential.
- Be able to interact and communicate effectively on all levels;
- Root causing and troubleshooting of electrical, control & instrumentation systems as well as industrial networks
- In depth knowledge of Siemens, Schneider and Alan Bradley PLC's
- Knowledge of Modsoft 984 Ladder Logic programming
- In depth knowledge of Control Expert software and AVEVA Historian,
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition software programming experience, (Wonderware and WinCC)
- In depth knowledge of field instrumentation (temperature, flow, pressure, level etc) setup and calibration
- Knowledge of signal processing and loop checking
- Good knowledge of network architecture practices and industrial communication protocols (ModbusTCP/Ethernet IP)
- Proficient in low voltage installations, panel wiring and cable terminations in accordance with SANS 10142
- Knowledge of combustion systems is advantageous
- Knowledge of VSD's/soft starters - install, setup, fault finding
- Knowledge of motors - install, setup, fault find, test
- Knowledge of electro-pneumatic/hydraulic systems
- Knowledge of transformer operation and maintenance
- Design, read, interpret wiring diagrams
- Computer proficient - MS office
- Must have own reliable transport
- Project management skills - candidate should be able to work independently without supervision.
- Good communication skills, be able to effectively communicate plant risks and solutions (short term and long term) to management and peers
- Be able to interact and communicate effectively on all levels
- Be able to work in a multi-disciplinary team and occasionally train/guide less experienced personnel on E&I practices
- Be able to do standby and callouts to site as required