Process Control Technician
The Coca-Cola Company · Eastern Cape
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- Coca-Cola Beverages Africa CCBA presents an exciting opportunity for a Process Control Technician, to join the Lakeside team at CCBA.
Key Purpose
- Real-time control systems monitoring and support
- Integration and support of PLC, SCADA, MES, and other control systems
- Troubleshooting and analysis of control-related faults
- Data analysis and trending for process improvement
- Understanding of process instrumentation and automation hardware
- Support for continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives
- Compliance with control system documentation and version control standards
Key Duties & Responsibilities Control System Support and Maintenance
- Monitor and support process control systems PLC, SCADA, HMI, MES.
- Perform routine diagnostics and troubleshooting to resolve automation and control faults.
- Ensure proper data logging, trending, and reporting systems are operational and accurate.
Process Performance Monitoring and Improvement
- Analyse production data to identify trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities.
- Support advanced control strategies to stabilise and optimise manufacturing operations.
- Work with production and quality teams to reduce variability and downtime.
Instrumentation and System Integration
- Collaborate with C&A Technician to ensure calibration and proper functioning of process instruments.
- Validate integration of new sensors, transmitters, and process hardware with control systems.
- Provide support for system expansion or upgrades.
Documentation and Compliance
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of control logic, system changes, and process configurations.
- Ensure change control protocols and system backup procedures are followed.
- Support audit readiness for control-related systems in GMP and food safety environments.
Project and Commissioning Support
- Provide control and automation technical support during equipment commissioning or project rollouts.
- Participate in FAT/SAT, performance testing, and final acceptance processes.
KBI
- Process control-related downtime reduction
- System performance and response time to production issues
- Number of successful system changes and compliance to change control
- Automation fault closure rate and response time
- Audit findings related to control systems and compliance
- Contribution to yield, efficiency, and energy optimisation metrics
Skills, Experience & Education Education
- Minimum: N6 or National Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Process Control, Instrumentation, or Mechatronics
- Preferred: National Diploma or BTech in Electrical/Control/Process Engineering
Experience
- 3–5 years in a process control, automation, or instrumentation role in an FMCG or manufacturing environment
- Proven experience with SCADA e.g., Wonderware System Platform, HMI, and PLC e.g., Siemens S7 systems
- Familiarity with process control principles, data logging, and industrial automation troubleshooting
- Experience in a GMP-regulated or ISO 9001-certified plant preferred
Skills
- Working knowledge of PLCs Siemens, Allen-Bradley and SCADA systems
- Data trending and process analysis using tools like Historian, Excel, or MES platforms
- Instrumentation signal interpretation analog, digital, 4–20mA, RTD, etc.
- Understanding of control system architecture, PID loop tuning, and interlocks
- Industrial network communication Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP
- Basic scripting or configuration of SCADA and MES systems
- SAP PM or equivalent CMMS familiarity for reporting and maintenance feedback
- Sound knowledge of safety, GMP, and food-grade manufacturing standards
Deadline:3rd September,2026