Control and Instrumentation (C&I) Technician at Saint-Gobain Africa

WHY DO WE NEED YOU ?

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

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU ?

• 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