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  • Posted: Dec 17, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • AECI is a South African based explosive and speciality chemical company focused on providing products and services to a broad spectrum of customers in the mining, manufacturing, agricultural, food and beverage, and general industrial sectors. it has regional and international businesses in Africa,South-East Asia, the USA and Australia. 

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    Technician/Engineer: Instrumentation, Software and Control

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, fault-finding, and repair of PLC, SCADA, DCS and related automation systems.
    • Ensure all control systems and software are running optimally to support safe and continuous plant operations.
    • Update and maintain system backups, control logic, and configuration documentation.
    • Develop, test, implement and optimise automation code and control logic for process improvements.
    • Conduct software modifications in line with engineering standards and change control processes.
    • Support system upgrades, patches, and integration with new hardware/software.
    • Provide technical support on instrumentation, sensors, transmitters, and field devices.
    • Assist in plant commissioning, loop checks, and instrument calibration routines.
    • Collaborate closely with production teams to resolve breakdowns and ensure minimal downtime.
    • Adhere to all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements relevant to explosives and chemical manufacturing.
    • Ensure control systems meet statutory and internal compliance standards.
    • Maintain cybersecurity controls and user access governance for automation systems.
    • Drive process automation improvements and optimisation initiatives.
    • Analyse plant control system performance and recommend enhancements.
    • Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) for breakdowns, incidents, and system failures.
    • Support Engineering, Production, SHEQ, and Maintenance teams with technical inputs.
    • Assist with the implementation of new projects, including commissioning, testing, and training.
    • Work with OEMs, contractors, and vendors on advanced automation solutions

    Qualifications and Experience

    • National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current), Control & Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering.
    • Trade Test (Instrumentation/Electronics) is an advantage.
    • PLC/SCADA certification (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley, Wonderware) preferred.
    • 3–5 years’ experience in control systems and automation in a chemical/manufacturing/mining environment.
    • Experience with PLC, SCADA, DCS, and industrial communication networks.
    • Exposure to high-risk operations (chemicals, explosives, nitrates) is an added advantage.
    • PLC programming (Siemens/Allen Bradley or equivalent)
    • SCADA configuration and administration
    • Instrumentation principles
    • Control system networking (Profibus, Ethernet, Modbus, etc.)
    • Ability to interpret P&IDs, control drawings, loop diagrams, and electrical schematics

    Key Competencies

    • Technical problem-solving
    • Analytical thinking Planning and decision-making
    • Communication
    • Project Management
    • Safety Awareness

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to AECI Limited on jobs.aeciworld.com to apply

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