Automation and Control Technician at Highlands Drinks Limited

About the Job

Detailed responsibilities include:

• Programming, installing, maintaining and replacing automation systems on key equipment and facilities.
• Troubleshooting and repairing non-functioning components of the automation system.
• Periodically reviewing automation systems on equipment and facilities and recommending upgrades where necessary.
• Creating blueprints for new automation systems, making improvements to existing ones and using computer-aided design (CAD) software to turn these plans into a functional reality.
• Ensure reliability of automation systems by performing autonomous, preventive, condition based and predictive maintenance on them.
• Conduct root causes on all major failures of the automation system.
• Ensure optimal stock of automation spares is maintained, and, in liaison with maintenance planner, ensure timely replenishment of the spares to prevent machine stoppages.
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

Minimum Academic Qualification and Experience

• Diploma in Electronics, electrical engineering, instrumentation and control engineering, communication engineering, mechatronics and related disciplines.
• Additional training and certification on programming (of PLCS, VFD’s etc.)
• At least 5 years’ experience gained from a busy manufacturing facility.
• High level of technical aptitude – exceptional knowledge of industrial control systems, programming, electromechanical systems, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems etc.
• Proficiency in electrical design, diagnostic and testing software.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• ·Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Great organizational and time management abilities