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Title: PLC Technician

Area: Ermelo

Industry exposure required: Industrial Manufacturing / Automation / Engineering Projects / Plant Expansion / Power & Process Systems

Ref No.: TRG 2486

Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable

Start Date: ASAP Neg.

Type: Permanent

Special Instructions: Strong industrial PLC, automation, commissioning, installations, and fault-finding experience essential.

An excellent opportunity exists for a technically strong and hands-on PLC TECHNICIAN to join a large-scale industrial plant expansion and installation project within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

• The successful candidate will be involved in industrial electrical and automation installations, commissioning, fault finding, shutdown support, plant upgrades, refurbishment work, and ongoing process optimisation within a heavy industrial operation.
• This role requires a practical and solutions-driven technician capable of working closely with Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, and Engineering teams during commissioning and operational startup phases.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, commission, test, and fault-find PLC and automation systems.
• Assist with industrial plant installations, upgrades, refurbishments, and shutdown work.
• Perform fault-finding on PLC-controlled production and process equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and control diagrams.
• Assist with MCC installations, motor control systems, VSDs, instrumentation, and control circuits.
• Configure and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA systems.
• Conduct I/O testing, loop checks, and commissioning activities.
• Support breakdown maintenance and plant optimisation activities.
• Assist with electrical panel inspections and modifications.
• Work closely with project engineers, contractors, electricians, and maintenance teams.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, lockout procedures, and project requirements.
• Provide technical support during startup and production integration phases.
• Maintain accurate commissioning documentation and technical reports.
• Support preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

PLC / SYSTEMS / EQUIPMENT EXPOSURE ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Siemens PLC Systems (S7 / TIA Portal)

• Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
• Schneider Electric PLC Systems
• Mitsubishi PLCs
• ABB Drives and Automation
• Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
• Soft Starters
• SCADA Systems
• HMI Interfaces
• Industrial Sensors & Instrumentation
• MCC Panels
• Servo Drives & Motor Control
• Process Control Systems
• Conveyor & Materials Handling Systems
• Boilers & Thermal Plant Systems
• Biomass / Power Generation Systems
• Hydraulic & Pneumatic Control Systems
• Industrial Networking & Communications
• Electrical Reticulation & Distribution Systems

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• N4 / N5 / N6 Electrical qualification, Diploma, or related technical qualification.
• PLC Programming / Automation certification advantageous.
• Trade Tested Electrician highly advantageous.
• Minimum 5+ years industrial PLC and automation experience.
• Strong industrial manufacturing or project installation background essential.
• Experience within manufacturing plants, processing plants, industrial projects, sawmills, board plants, power plants, FMCG, mining, or similar heavy industry advantageous.
• Strong commissioning and fault-finding capability.
• Hands-on electrical and instrumentation experience.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to work overtime, shutdowns, and project-related hours where required.
• Valid drivers licence advantageous.
• Stable employment history with traceable references.
• Local residency or willingness to relocate required.

ENVIRONMENT:

YOUR strong PLC, SCADA and industrial automation experience is wanted by a global Investment Group to fill the role of an Automation & PLC Technician. Working closely with Maintenance and Engineering teams, you will support automated production lines, do electrical and automation fault finding, SCADA monitoring and optimization while supporting continuous improvement projects. Applicants will be required to be Trade Tested as an Electrician/ Instrumentation Technician / Millwright / Electro-Mechanician and be skilled with Siemens PLC, Allen-Bradley, SCADA systems and sensors and controls.

DUTIES:

• PLC troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Support automated production lines.
• SCADA monitoring and optimization.
• Machine commissioning and automation upgrades.
• Electrical and automation fault finding.
• Support continuous improvement projects.
• Work closely with Maintenance and Engineering teams.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Trade Tested Electrician/ Instrumentation Technician / Millwright / Electro-Mechanician.
• Siemens PLC.
• Allen-Bradley.
• SCADA systems.
• Industrial automation.
• Electrical troubleshooting.
• Sensors and controls.
• Comfortable working shifts if required.
• Willing to relocate to The Netherlands.

Preferred Industry Background -

• Manufacturing / Food Production / Heavy Industry / FMCG / Industrial Plants / Packaging / Logistics Automation / Chemical Production

ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong hands-on technical background.
• Able to work independently in high-pressure environments.
• Production and uptime focused mindset.

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ENVIRONMENT:

YOUR technical expertise as a hands-on Breakdown & Troubleshooting Technician is sought by a global Investment Group where your core focus will be on rapid diagnosis, troubleshooting and restoration of industrial production machinery and systems. You will provide emergency breakdown responses, and Shutdown support while preventing recurring technical failures. The successful incumbent must be a Trade Tested Electrician/ Millwright/ Electro-Mechanician with experience with electrical troubleshooting, Siemens PLC, SCADA, and industrial diagnostics.

DUTIES:

• Diagnosing electrical and mechanical failures.
• Emergency breakdown response.
• Root cause analysis.
• Supporting production during outages.
• Machine troubleshooting.
• Shutdown support.
• Prevent recurring technical failures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Trade Tested Electrician/ Millwright/ Electro-Mechanician.
• Electrical troubleshooting.
• Siemens PLC.
• SCADA.
• Mechanical maintenance.
• Heavy Industry.
• Industrial diagnostics.
• Production machinery.
• Willing to relocate to The Netherlands.

Preferred Industry Background -

• Manufacturing / Food Production / Heavy Industry / FMCG / Industrial Plants / Packaging / Logistics & Warehousing

ATTRIBUTES:

• Hands-on maintenance professional.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting mindset.
• Able to work independently.
• Comfortable in fast-paced production environments.

• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems on production lines and plant equipment.
• Support fault-finding activities on electrical control circuits and automated machinery.
• Respond to electrical and automation breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Conduct routine inspections of motors, drives, sensors, instrumentation, and electrical panels.
• Assist with preventative and predictive maintenance programmes.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with electrical safety standards and company procedures.

• Assist with PLC programming, troubleshooting, modification, and commissioning activities.
• Support the development and optimisation of machine control logic.
• Assist with HMI and SCADA configuration and troubleshooting.
• Participate in automation improvement projects aimed at increasing production efficiency and reliability.
• Document PLC program changes and maintain accurate backups and version control.
• Support the integration of new equipment into existing control systems.

• Assist with industrial network setup and troubleshooting.
• Support remote monitoring and diagnostics systems.
• Assist with configuration and maintenance of industrial communication devices and gateways.
• Support machine connectivity and data collection initiatives.

• Participate in equipment upgrade and capital improvement projects.
• Assist with machine commissioning and factory acceptance testing.
• Support root cause analysis investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.

• BEng in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic Engineering

• 13 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Practical exposure within a manufacturing environment will be advantageous.
• FMCG manufacturing experience will be beneficial but is not essential.

• Basic understanding of electrical systems and industrial control equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Understanding of motors, VSDs, sensors, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial automation concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Programming and troubleshooting of WAGO and Allen-Bradley PLC systems
• Knowledge of PLC programming languages:
• Structured Text (ST)
• Ladder Logic (LD)
• Setup, configuration, and troubleshooting of eWON remote access and connectivity solutions
• Basic IDE (Integrated Development Environment) programming experience
• Exposure to HMI and SCADA development environments
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols such as:
• Modbus TCP/IP
• Ethernet/IP
• Experience working with automated production equipment
• Knowledge of industrial networking concepts

• Electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting
• PLC programming aptitude
• Automation and process control understanding
• Industrial networking awareness
• Technical documentation skills
• Analytical problem-solving

• Strong willingness to learn and develop
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure during breakdown situations
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities
• Positive attitude and initiative
• Commitment to safety and quality standards

• Reduction in machine downtime
• Breakdown response and resolution times
• Completion of preventative maintenance activities
• Quality and accuracy of technical documentation
• Successful implementation of automation improvements
• Compliance with safety procedures and standards
• Contribution to continuous improvement initiatives
• Reliability and availability of production equipment