System Control Technician

Kellanova


Job Location:

Springs - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 6 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Systems Control Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Systems Control Technician in our Springs Plant reporting to the Electrical Business Partner

The Systems Control is responsible for maintaining troubleshooting and optimizing industrial automation and control systems. This role includes managing Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure ensuring cybersecurity compliance supporting plant operations and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across processing utilities and packaging systems.

A Taste of What Youll Be Doing

Control Systems & Automation

  • Install maintain and troubleshoot PLC systems (Rockwell Automation Schneider Omron)
  • Perform PLC backups maintenance and minor program adjustments
  • Manage SCADA & HMI systems (Wonderware InTouch PanelView Omron Schneider) including backups and maintenance
  • Troubleshoot and maintain VSDs servo drives soft starters star-delta and direct online systems
  • Maintain and back up industrial historians (Canary Historian FLOW PME)
  • Support project teams during design execution commissioning and system integration
  • Support project teams during project planning execution commissioning and seamless integration into existing control systems

Operational Technology (OT) & IT/OT Integration

  • Ensure OT cybersecurity compliance and implementation of best practices
  • Manage OT servers (installation maintenance patching and backup)
  • Administer OT networks including switches and communication systems
  • Standardize OT systems to reduce maintenance complexity and spare parts holding
  • Manage obsolete equipment (PLCs SCADA servers network switches) and drive replacement strategies

Compliance Standards & Governance

Ensure CCP (Critical Control Points) compliance and system availability at all times

Support QFS (Quality Food Safety) and EHS (Environment Health & Safety) standards

Align with regional PCIS (Process Control & Information Systems) requirements

Support RM and AM COEs (Centres of Excellence) to ensure KWS phase progress

Instrumentation & Electrical Systems

  • Maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation (420mA HART IO-Link devices)
  • Provide expertise in electrical systems and motor control circuits
  • Perform calibration and fault finding on sensors transmitters and actuators

Maintenance & Operations Support

  • Support shift electricians and millwrights with daily operational issues
  • Provide standby and after-hours technical support
  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions
  • Improve plant efficiency reliability and uptime

Plant Systems & Process Support

  • Work across utilities processing lines packaging lines and palletizers
  • Monitor and optimize plant performance through control system improvements
  • Use tools such as Rockwell Asset Centre for system management and backups

Required Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills (Rockwell Schneider Omron)
  • SCADA/HMI system expertise
  • Knowledge of OT cybersecurity and network administration
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols and networks
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Ability to interpret electrical drawings and control schematics
  • Good communication and teamwork abilities

Qualifications:

  • Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering Instrumentation Automation or related field
  • Experience with industrial automation systems (35 years preferred)

Our focus on Equity Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion talents and ideas to work.


Lets shape the future of snacking.


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