Purpose of the role:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tThe Instrument Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, calibration, fault finding, and optimisation of instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, and automation systems supporting milling and packaging operations. The role ensures reliable process control, accurate data acquisition, historian integrity, and compliance with safety, food safety, and engineering standards.<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tNational Diploma, Trade qualification, or equivalent in Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering.
\n\tMinimum 3\u20135 years experience in an FMCG, milling, or industrial processing environment.
\n\tStrong hands-on experience with Siemens S7 PLCs using TIA Portal.
\n\tProven experience with Profibus communication networks.
\n\tWorking knowledge of Wonderware InTouch SCADA systems.
\n\tSQL database programming experience is essential, particularly for historian data logging and reporting.
\n\tExperience with industrial weighing systems, preferably B\u00fchler scales and flow readers, will be a strong advantage.
\n\tAbility to read and interpret P&IDs, instrument loop diagrams, electrical schematics, and OEM documentation.
\n\tStrong analytical, fault-finding, and problem-solving skills.
\n\tGood communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and mentor & coach apprentices\u00a0
\n\tHigh safety, quality, and food safety awareness.
\n\tWillingness to work rotational standby, and emergency callouts with own vehicle within 1 hour response time to site.<\/p>\n
Duties & Responsibilities\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tInstall, maintain, calibrate, and fault-find field instrumentation including pressure, level, flow, temperature, and weighing systems.
\n\tProvide instrumentation, PLC, and automation breakdown support to milling and packaging plants.
\n\tSupport Siemens S7 PLC systems using TIA Portal, including diagnostics, backups, and controlled program changes.
\n\tMaintain and troubleshoot industrial communication networks, including Profibus.
\n\tSupport and maintain Wonderware InTouch SCADA systems, including alarms, trends, and graphics.
\n\tDevelop, maintain, and troubleshoot SQL database queries and scripts for historian data logging (essential).
\n\tEnsure reliable historian data capture, data accuracy, and system availability.
\n\tEnsure critical instrumentation and automation spares are identified, available, and correctly managed.
\n\tLearn, maintain, and support B\u00fchler scales and flow readers used in milling and packing operations.
\n\tParticipate in planned preventative maintenance (PPM) for instrumentation and automation systems.
\n\tAccurately complete detailed job cards, maintenance reports, and CMMS records for all work performed.
\n\tParticipate in rotational standby routines and respond to breakdown callouts as required.
\n\tStrictly adhere to LOTOTO (Lock Out, Tag Out, Try Out) procedures and permit-to-work systems.
\n\tEnsure compliance with the OHS Act, GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
\n\tParticipate in root cause analysis (RCA) using tools such as 5-Why and Fishbone.
\n\tSupport shutdowns, audits, automation upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
\n\tImplement small projects and drive back up procedures<\/p>\n
Deadline:10th April,2026<\/p>\n
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