Technician : Control and Automation
Full-time
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
Role Purpose ,
- 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
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Key Duties and 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
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Skills and Experience and 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
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General ,
The advert has minimum requirements listed.
Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing.
Interested applicants, who meet the above employee specifications, should please apply.
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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