Job Description

Position description

To effectively and efficiently execute breakdown maintenance, planned maintenance, daily tasks and improvement projects in the E&I engineering discipline

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 Schneider (Modicon 800, Quantum, M251, M340, M580) and Alan Bradley (RSLogix, ControlLogic) 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 (Schneider range) - 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.

• Ensure smooth and efficient maintenance operation of Brakpan factory.
• Perform other tasks as specified by the E&I foreman.
• Maintain a high standard of discipline and adherence to company procedures and required safety standards.
• To inspect all sections of plant under your control daily, to assess the condition thereof and effect necessary repairs or maintenance.
• To do faultfinding on Scada, PLC systems and to improve plant efficiency by optimising the available
• Daily reporting of breakdowns/problems that happened on shift and filling in of required paperwork. (EWO, QK, Tags, etc.)
• To identify improvements in the process that could be made by modifying or replacement of plant and to bring such information to the attention of management.
• To inform plant management of all situations or conditions that could result in downtime and to take all such remedial action as is necessary to minimise downtime as a result thereof.
• Actively participate in PM projects to ensure there timeously completion.
• Minimise plant downtime by ensuring effective and efficient maintenance is carried out.
• To inspect all sections of the plant frequently and to assess demands that will be made on the E&I section, to action plans accordingly.
• To identify improvements in the process that could be made by modifying or replacement of plant and to bring such information to the attention of management.
• Assist with the generation of reports from scada system / sql server for production analysis as required by management.
• Programme, design and modify PLC, Scada and Industrial Computer network systems, and to assist in establishing and enforcing protocol for such systems.
• Assist laboratory with calibration of machinery.
• To inform plant management of all situations or conditions that could result in downtime and to take all such remedial action as is necessary to minimise downtime as a result thereof.

Saint-Gobain