Intellistaff Instrumentation Technician

Location: Boskop, Potchefstroom

Job Description:  To perform instrumentation activities, software programming, and maintenance of plants.

Requirements:

• Minimum National Diploma Electrical Engineering or N3 with a trade test certificate or equivalent NQF level
• 3 years’ experience in a plant manufacturing environment
• Attention to detail, communication, planning, and administrative skills
• Siemens S7 Programming (TIA Portal: Step 7 and WinCC)
• Citect SCADA and HMI knowledge and experience
• Variable Speed Drives Programming

Knowledge and Skills:

• An in-depth understanding and working knowledge of control and instrumentation activities and drawings
• Experience in implementation of  instrumentation projects and software programming
• Good planning, integration, and resources management skills
• Interpersonal skills and ability to effectively collaborate with multiple disciplines both internally and externally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentations and report writing
• Computer literacy: MS Word, Excel, Power Point-proficient level (minimum).

Responsibilities:

• Carry out plant statutory, preventative, and breakdown maintenance
• Programming of software to integrate all electrical and pneumatic equipment to operate the facility within the required safety and process conditions (e.g Siemens)
• Calibrating instrumentation control components
• Compiling material and equipment list for installation
• Analyze and interpret electrical/instrumentation drawings
• Handling of spares, material, and components
• Assist with panel building, wiring, piping, and cabling of equipment
• Assist with panel and cable marking
• Assist with equipment earthing
• Assist with instrumentation design and review activities