REQUIREMENTS Affirmative Action South African Citizen Have a National Diploma/ Degree in Mechatronics/ Electrical/ Electronic Engineering Minimum of 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment Minimum of 3 years experience in control system technologies or maintaining shop floor IT ESSENTIAL SKILLS Able to implement and maintain systems including the archiving and backing up of programs and applications Excellent hardware and OS knowledge both on desktop PCs and IPCs Good understanding of virtualized environments Good understanding of network protocols and networking devices Good understanding of the interfacing between the IT and the OT environments Good understanding of SCADA systems, including IO servers and basic scripting Good understanding of programming and performing fault-finding on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) Ability to communicate effectively across departments and reporting levels Strong analytical and administration skills Perform standby duties after hours Ability to work in a team RESPONSIBILITIES Take ownership and responsibility for the entire automation system (IT + OT) considerations during project implementation as well as the operational performance of the automation systems interfacing into the various IT systems, including failure analysis, maintenance, optimization analysis and future technologies Take responsibility for the integrated automation systems (information and operational technology) within the paint shop Optimize and maintain the operational performance of both IT and OT systems Research and introduction of new future technologies in line with company policies and procedures Collaborating with stakeholders internal and external to identify opportunities to solve problems through technological advancements and digitalization Analyzing manufacturing trends and technologies for implementation to improve key KPIs Formulating and compiling detailed facility specifications to ensure the required facilities, machines, equipment and tools meet the required level of excellence Provide knowledge and support to paint shop maintenance personnel during breakdowns (including after-hours) Initiate, implement and assist with continuous improvement by supporting the kaizen teams with knowledge and guidance regarding existing installations in the paint shop Identify obsolete equipment, thereby finding new sustained solutions for implementation Constantly identify and drive processes towards the company's vision of a total digital factory by regular benchmarking of other group plants Manage and maintain programs for software-based applications by creating scheduled checks Manage and maintain backups and archiving of software and applications Manage and ensure Shopfloor IT systems are updated with the latest bugs and security patches as per specified intervals Perform programming and diagnostics on automation systems using engineering tools to reduce downtime or optimization activities Implement, manage and maintain change management procedures using documented processes. Compile and maintain a complete IT and OT asset list of all paint shop equipment utilizing manual and automatic processes to ensure good record keeping and compliance as per company standards
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