TRG 2486 (Ermelo) PLC Technician
Newcastle - South Africa
Job Summary
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Title: PLC Technician
Area: Ermelo
Industry exposure required: Industrial Manufacturing / Automation / Engineering Projects / Plant Expansion / Power & Process Systems
Ref No.: TRG 2486
Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable
Start Date: ASAP Neg.
Type: Permanent
Special Instructions: Strong industrial PLC automation commissioning installations and fault-finding experience essential.
An excellent opportunity exists for a technically strong and hands-on PLC TECHNICIAN to join a large-scale industrial plant expansion and installation project within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- The successful candidate will be involved in industrial electrical and automation installations commissioning fault finding shutdown support plant upgrades refurbishment work and ongoing process optimisation within a heavy industrial operation.
- This role requires a practical and solutions-driven technician capable of working closely with Electrical Mechanical Instrumentation and Engineering teams during commissioning and operational startup phases.
- Install commission test and fault-find PLC and automation systems.
- Assist with industrial plant installations upgrades refurbishments and shutdown work.
- Perform fault-finding on PLC-controlled production and process equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings schematics P&IDs and control diagrams.
- Assist with MCC installations motor control systems VSDs instrumentation and control circuits.
- Configure and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA systems.
- Conduct I/O testing loop checks and commissioning activities.
- Support breakdown maintenance and plant optimisation activities.
- Assist with electrical panel inspections and modifications.
- Work closely with project engineers contractors electricians and maintenance teams.
- Maintain compliance with safety standards lockout procedures and project requirements.
- Provide technical support during startup and production integration phases.
- Maintain accurate commissioning documentation and technical reports.
- Support preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
PLC / SYSTEMS / EQUIPMENT EXPOSURE ADVANTAGEOUS:
- Siemens PLC Systems (S7 / TIA Portal)
- Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
- Schneider Electric PLC Systems
- Mitsubishi PLCs
- ABB Drives and Automation
- Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
- Soft Starters
- SCADA Systems
- HMI Interfaces
- Industrial Sensors & Instrumentation
- MCC Panels
- Servo Drives & Motor Control
- Process Control Systems
- Conveyor & Materials Handling Systems
- Boilers & Thermal Plant Systems
- Biomass / Power Generation Systems
- Hydraulic & Pneumatic Control Systems
- Industrial Networking & Communications
- Electrical Reticulation & Distribution Systems
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- N4 / N5 / N6 Electrical qualification Diploma or related technical qualification.
- PLC Programming / Automation certification advantageous.
- Trade Tested Electrician highly advantageous.
- Minimum 5 years industrial PLC and automation experience.
- Strong industrial manufacturing or project installation background essential.
- Experience within manufacturing plants processing plants industrial projects sawmills board plants power plants FMCG mining or similar heavy industry advantageous.
- Strong commissioning and fault-finding capability.
- Hands-on electrical and instrumentation experience.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to work overtime shutdowns and project-related hours where required.
- Valid drivers licence advantageous.
- Stable employment history with traceable references.
- Local residency or willingness to relocate required.
- Submit CV (Word / PDF) to Ref # (TRG 2486).
Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable /Based on 5 years exp neg
Start Date: ASAP Neg.
Type: Permanent
Special Instructions: Strong industrial PLC automation commissioning installations and fault-finding experience essential.
Required Experience:
IC