Field Technician (Mechatronics / PLC) Ceres / Citrusdal at Helderberg Personnel

Responsibilities:

Installation  and  commissioning  of  new  machinery  from  inception  to  completion focusing on:

• Electronics and IT
• PLC and Automation
• Reduce and minimize minor stoppages and time loss due to operational stops by providing after sales service, focussing on:
• PLC assistance
• Electronic and IT assistance
• Mechanical and Electrical repairs and adjustments
• Deal and follow up on costumer queries and complaints.  Provide detailed feedback to the group in order to implement technical solutions.
• Encourage a “learn from experience” culture within the technical team by sharing and re-applying technical knowledge to improve efficiency of the team.
• Specialized training, unique to the Group, will be provided to the successful candidate.

Requirements:

• Electro-mechanical Trade Test (e.g. Millwright) or equivalent
• Previous exposure to PLC and programming. Omron experience will be advantageous
• Technical experience with regards to mechanical and industrial electricity
• Electronic and IT knowledge or experience
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans & English). 
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and a valid / renewable passport
• Must be willing to travel – mostly in South Africa but international travel will be a requirement from time to time