Technician : Control and Automation
The Coca-Cola Company · Gauteng
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- Troubleshooting and maintaining PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, VSDs, and instrumentation systems
- Calibration and configuration of field instrumentation and sensors
- Understanding of industrial control protocols e.g., Profibus, Ethernet/IP, Modbus
- System backups, documentation, and change control for automation systems
- Support for plant automation upgrades and projects
- Compliance with engineering and SHEQ standards
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams to resolve automation and control issues
Key Duties & Responsibilities Automation and Instrumentation Support
- Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and testing of control systems and instruments.
- Ensure optimal operation of sensors, transmitters, analyzers, and control valves.
- Troubleshoot and resolve breakdowns or anomalies in real-time.
PLC, SCADA, and HMI Management
- Support the configuration, troubleshooting, and modification of PLC logic Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc..
- Assist in SCADA e.g., Wonderware System Platform, Intouch and HMI maintenance and modifications.
- Maintain program backups and ensure version control of automation software.
Continuous Improvement and Process Optimisation
- Collaborate with Process Engineers and Production to improve process control strategies.
- Contribute to root cause analysis of recurring automation or instrumentation faults.
- Implement changes for energy efficiency, product quality, and operational consistency.
Compliance and Documentation
- Maintain accurate records of calibrations, loop checks, and software changes.
- Adhere to change management procedures and engineering standards.
- Ensure SHEQ and GMP compliance of all C&A work done on plant.
Support for Projects and Commissioning
- Provide technical input during automation-related project installations or plant upgrades.
- Support commissioning, FAT/SAT, and start-up testing of new equipment and software.
- Liaise with OEMs and vendors on technical support when necessary
KBI
- Downtime reduction attributed to automation faults %
- Automation-related incident recurrence rate
- Preventative maintenance completion rate for instrumentation and control systems
- Control system availability and reliability %
- Number of successful system backups and compliance to version control
- SHEQ compliance and audit findings related to automation
Skills, Experience & Education Education
- Minimum: N6 in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Control Systems
- Preferred: National Diploma or BTech in Electrical Engineering Light Current or Instrumentation
Experience
- 3–5 years in a Control & Automation Technician or Instrument Technician role in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
- Proven hands-on experience with PLCs Siemens S7, Allen-Bradley, SCADA systems Wonderware, and industrial instrumentation
- Experience with process troubleshooting, control loop tuning, and automation diagnostics
- Exposure to production utilities and bottling/packaging environments advantageous
Skills
- PLC programming and diagnostics Siemens, Allen-Bradley
- SCADA configuration and fault finding Wonderware System Platform, Intouch
- Field instrumentation calibration and maintenance
- Variable Speed Drives VSD operation and diagnostics
- Industrial communication protocols Profibus, Ethernet/IP, AS-i, Modbus
- Strong understanding of control logic, PID loops, and process control systems
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, and instrumentation loop diagrams
- SAP PM familiarity for job feedback and maintenance logging
- SHEQ, GMP, and food safety awareness in a regulated manufacturing environment
Deadline:1st September,2026