Artisan Electrician - Pretoria West at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking an Artisan Electrician to join our Milling Site. The role will be based in Malelane and report to the Foreman: Electrical and mechanical. RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to maintain the site's machines in order to obtain their optimum efficiencies and ensure that all planned maintenance work is done according to the schedules.

Minimum Requirements    

• Trade tested Millwright or Electrician with N3.
• N4 and above would be an added advantage.
• Proof of the successful completion of a formal Institutionalised training programme.
• Candidate must have experience with Packing machines.
• Candidate must have experience with working with PLC’s.
• Candidate must have experience with working on pneumatic systems.
• Work experience of 5 years and above in a Packaging environment will be an added advantage.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Computer Literacy.
• Must have own Transport.
• PLC Training (Programming). Preferred type is PLC Programming, Schneider Unity etc.
• Experience on PL-7 Pro can be an added advantage.
• HMI Programming.
• SCADA training.
• LAN Knowledge.
• Specific Packing Machinery experience.
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African citizen.

Duties & Responsibilities    

•     Maintaining all electrical equipment in the Malalane Packaging & Warehouse departments
•     Writing of programs for PLC’s and HMI’s
•     Maintaining, programming, commissioning, and fault find on VSD’s & soft Starters 220v -525V & PLC’s.
•     Fault finding using PLC and Scada systems.
•     Manage contingency for the obsolete PLC’s & HMI’s spares.
•     Maintenance of Electrical backup systems e.g., UPS
•     Maintain all Packing machines & ancillary equipment.
•     Maintain Silo Chiller and Dehumidifier control system and ensure correct functionality of respective plant’s instruments (i.e        Temperature probes).
•     Maintenance of all throughput and machine Scales 
•    Maintenance and Fault finding on AC motors.
•     Installation & programming of new/upgrade equipment.
•     Doing fault finding on electrical equipment.
•     Maintenance in Hazardous areas.
•     Ensure all routine inspections are carried out daily.
•     Standby duties as per Standby roster.
•     Some admin duties like Job cards & Inspections.
•    Linking of plant equipment to IT server system.
•     Conduct programme back-ups on Z:/drive.