Automation Maintenance Role
About This Role
This position is responsible for providing electrical and automation maintenance support to ensure that equipment asset performance is maximized. A high maintenance standard is a must, along with adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Support Automation Engineer by completing delegated tasks as assigned.
* Support the software, electrical, control hardware, and technical documentation of all machines.
* Maintain, update, and develop electrical and automation system drawings.
* Complete plant and equipment fault diagnosis, repair, and maintenance to enable the plant to operate safely and efficiently.
* Troubleshoot PLCs and programming upgrade changes for machinery.
* Be flexible to support any on-call duties and responsibilities for the site.
* Complete Electrical, Computer, Networking, and Automation equipment preventive maintenance routines across the site.
* Develop appropriate preventive maintenance activities where absent or for new equipment to ensure efficient operations.
* Routinely review department-associated spare parts and organization of Stores inventory by using PEMAC and liaising with the Storeroom Coordinator.
* Ensure any spares used are documented so replacements can be sourced.
* Assist maintenance team and contractors on-site in routine overhauls, servicing, maintenance, and breakdowns.
* Support a wide range of equipment including PLCs, plant machinery, packaging machines, safety circuits, etc.
* Support plant upgrade and continuous improvement projects.
* Keep current on new technology and upgrades to existing systems.
* Build production reporting system through PLC data.
Requirements
* Trade qualifications with minimum 3-5 years' experience in automation maintenance or a 3rd Level qualification in automation systems, related engineering field, or mechatronics.
* Strong electrical and electronic repair and diagnostic skills.
* Experience in PLC fault finding and repair.
* Experience with high-volume industrial equipment.
* Experience with maintenance of PLCs, Scada Systems, VSDS, Switchgear, motor power, and control circuits.
* Have programming knowledge for Logic Controllers, Drives, HMI.
* Demonstrate levels of theoretical knowledge with practical application.
* Good computer skills.
Benefits
The successful candidate will have opportunities for career growth and development within a dynamic and innovative environment.