Automation Technician
The core responsibilities of the position include:
- Drive new projects and upgrade existing Automation related projects
- Conduct a squad check on all drawings for release of projects
- Conduct fault findings on all Hulamin major control systems (ABB, SIEMENS, ROCKWELL, Allen Bradley…)
- Conduct factory acceptance test on behalf of Hulamin
- Analyze alarms and provide feedback
- Prepare Planned maintenance schedules in the plant
- Responsible for long-term lifecycles of PLC and DCS systems and highlight end of life
- Ensure all spares for PLC, DCS and related equipment are on the Maximo system asset register
- Perform standby duties from a central perspective for plant support
- Basic faultfinding on PLC and SCADA systems (ABB, SIEMENS, ROCKWELL, Allen Bradley…)
- Provide the plant with support on Automation systems
- Provide support on SCADA systems such as Wonderware, Intouch, System Platform etcetera
- Support on industrial networking (Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet, AF100)
- Keep the PLC data base up to date with regular plant audits
- Assist the Drives team with Standby rotation
The requirements of the position include:
- N6 / T4 Electrical/ Electronic Engineering
- Good knowledge of plant and process
- +/- 3 years’ experience in PLC / DCS systems
- General knowledge of AC and DC drives
- Attention to details
- Display practical hands-on approach with the ability to read schematic drawings
- Knowledge of iba and how to interpret the data