Plc Technician

PLC TechnicianLOCATION: Port Elizabeth PlantDIRECT REPORT: Maintenance ManagerREQUIREMENTS Perform corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance work according to Company and Industry standardActive participation in projects focused on improvements of machinery and processesAdhere to all health, safety and environment standards and ensure that work is always carried out ina safe mannerPerform assigned programming tasksGenerate the necessary documentation associated with this work and participate in the work of training maintenance personnel and sharing acquired knowledge, whenever required to do soDocument anomalies, generate work reports and general status reports of the work assigned dailyRequest the material resources necessary for the correct performance of the planned maintenanceDecides and acts independently in the absence of superiors with regards to the incidents and repairs of the company machines and installationsAd hoc duties as requiredQualification/Skills/Experience Required Minimum Electrical /Mechanical Engineering qualification, B-Tech preferredMinimum 5 years Siemens S7 experience, TIA portal, Profibus, Allen Bradley will be advantageousMinimum- 5 years' experience within a high production demand automotive manufacturing plantExcellent computer knowledge and skillsFault finding and problem solvingAbility to work in a team-oriented environmentIdeally someone from a system integration backgroundWilling to work rotating shifts, flexible hours, weekends and during Shutdown, if/when required