E & I Technician - Isover - Springs, South Africa - Saint Gobain

Saint Gobain

Verified Company

Springs, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

The Role
To effectively and efficiently execute breakdown maintenance, planned maintenance, daily tasks and improvement projects in the E&I engineering discipline

Requirements:

Matric or equivalent
N6 Technician (Electrical/Control and Instrumentation) Trade Test pass
Wireman's license would be an advantage.

Years relevant experience within manufacturing / plant environment

Experience within a 24hour manufacturing plant, as part of the maintenance team (electrical & instrumentation).
Experience will include plant maintenance C&I and electrical.
Computer literacy essential.
Be able to interact and communicate effectively on all levels.
Root causing and troubleshooting of electrical, control & instrumentation systems as well as industrial networks.
In depth knowledge of Schneider (Modicon 800, Quantum, M251, M340, M580) and Alan Bradley (RSLogix, ControlLogic) PLC's
Knowledge of Modsoft 984 Ladder Logic programming
In depth knowledge of Control Expert software and AVEVA Historian,
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition software programming experience, (Wonderware and WinCC)
In depth knowledge of field instrumentation (temperature, flow, pressure, level etc) setup and calibration
Knowledge of signal processing and loop checking
Good knowledge of network architecture practices and industrial communication protocols (ModbusTCP/Ethernet IP)
Proficient in low voltage installations, panel wiring and cable terminations in accordance with SANS 1014
Knowledge of combustion systems is advantageous.
Knowledge of VSD's/soft starters (Schneider range) install, setup, fault finding.
Knowledge of motors install, setup, fault find, test.
Knowledge of electropneumatic/hydraulic systems
Knowledge of transformer operation and maintenance
Design, read, interpret wiring diagrams.

Computer proficient

MS office
Must have own reliable transport.
Good communication skills, be able to effectively communicate plant risks and solutions (short term and long term) to management and peers.
Be able to interact and communicate effectively on all levels.
Be able to work in a multidisciplinary team and occasionally train/guide less experienced personnel on E&I practices.
Be able to do standby and callouts to site as required.

Additional Requirements

Ensure smooth and efficient maintenance operation of Brakpan factory.
Perform other tasks as specified by the E&I foreman.
Maintain a high standard of discipline and adherence to company procedures and required safety standards.
To inspect all sections of plant under your control daily, to assess the condition thereof and effect necessary repairs or maintenance.
To do faultfinding on Scada, PLC systems and to improve plant efficiency by optimising the available
Daily reporting of breakdowns/problems that happened on shift and filling in of required paperwork. (EWO, QK, Tags, etc.)
To identify improvements in the process that could be made by modifying or replacement of plant and to bring such information to the attention of management.
To inform plant management of all situations or conditions that could result in downtime and to take all such remedial action as is necessary to minimise downtime as a result thereof.
Actively participate in PM projects to ensure there timeously completion.
Minimise plant downtime by ensuring effective and efficient maintenance is carried out.
To inspect all sections of the plant frequently and to assess demands that will be made on the E&I section, to action plans accordingly.
To identify improvements in the process that could be made by modifying or replacement of plant and to bring such information to the attention of management.
Assist with the generation of reports from scada system / sql server for production analysis as required by management.
Programme, design and modify PLC, Scada and Industrial Computer network systems, and to assist in establishing and enforcing protocol for such systems.
Assist laboratory with calibration of machinery.
To inform plant management of all situations or conditions that could result in downtime and to take all such remedial action as is necessary to minimise downtime as a result thereof.