Automation Maintenance Technician - Losberg at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician
• Millwright
• Degree/Diploma in Mechatronics

Experience

• 5 year’s demonstrated experience with automated equipment and/or dealing with programmable controllers

Duties

Machinery optimal efficiency

• Execute predictive and preventive maintenance on automation equipment and systems including but not limited to PLC/DCS control systems hardware and software, HMI, operating systems, servers, and instrumentation
• Performs routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, monitor automated systems, isolate problems and perform repairs
• To ensure compliant, accurate, and timely completion of corrective, emergency, and preventive maintenance on automation systems and equipment
• Ensures that machines are always in a good state of repair

Hazard identification

• Understand the hazards associated with handling hazardous materials and enforce the safe handling of these materials on the plant
• Respond to and repair emergency automation issues

Production output and productivity

• Ensure that the plant is started and shut down safely and correctly, following correct start-up and shut down procedures
• Ensures all product produced and material used meets minimum quality standards and specification
• Report to manager on shift performance in terms of key performance areas.
• Understand the key elements that support productivity and ensure that these elements are applied in the plant

Training 

• Ensure Assembly Assistants and Operators understand and adhere to critical engineering compliance measures

Compliance with relevant industry regulations

• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Explosives Act and Regulations
• Maintenance and Engineering standards