Control Technician

Unilever is currently hiring for Control Technician

Function:  Supply Chain

Work Level:  1T3

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Scope: Unilever Khanyisa Liquids

Location: Anderbolt, Boksburg

Terms & Conditions: Full Time

ABOUT UNILEVER

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. You will work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues who provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become a better you.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. To ensure the maximum plant availability, reliability and efficiency by providing the instrumentation and control support for the hardware, software and interfaces installed and used on site. Plan layout, fabricate, install, maintain, and repair a wide variety of complex electrical and electronic equipment & control systems. Provide technical knowledge, troubleshooting ability and resident knowledge of advanced technology systems (PLC systems, Siemens, Alan Bradley & mainly Siemens PCS-7).

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Performs instrumentation maintenance activities associated with process plant, packaging plant, palletizing plant, utilities and facilities.
• Monitors daily downtime and institute corrective action plans to prevent recurrences of breakdowns.
• Calibrates, repairs and maintains control gear/instrumentation and associated equipment to ensure operation within set standards.
• Perform root cause analysis to address asset performance problems and/or reduce cost.
• Maintains PLCs and SCADA systems and networks (hardware and software) and perform changes/modification as required.
• Continuously evaluates the process control philosophy and initiate improvement actions in order to achieve asset performance targets.
• Implements continuous improvement on all electronic equipment in the plant.
• Assist in commissioning of modifications/projects.
• Ensures proper documentation of changes/modifications and perform internal audits.
• Fault finding and repair of electronic systems to card level.
• Fault finding and repairs of electronic cards down to component level.
• Ensure availability of spares for all electronic/control systems in the plant.
• Accurately and timeously reports process equipment deviations to stakeholders to meet/improve equipment availability and reliability targets.
• Ensure proper back-up of all PLC programs and maintain records of all upgrades.
• Ensure the safe operations of process control systems.
• Audit of control system equipment.
• Resolve daily plant instrumentation and PLC/Software issues and complete root cause analysis
• Ensure all back-up software is up to date and process control systems on the plant are functional
• Calibration of process equipment.
• Complete required testing and safety checks on all instrumentation equipment.
• Conducts all scheduled maintenance within required timeframes
• Performs all emergency electronic maintenance
• Updates and Reviews documentation relating to work done and or changes in original specifications
• Signs off on alternative systems suppliers based on equipment performance.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• National Diploma (or equivalent qualification i.e. N6 or T4) in Electronic Engineering and a valid trade test in Electronics or Instrumentation/Controls.
• 3 years solid Instrumentation and Control experience working in an FMCG environment is essential.
• Must have proficient coding experience in either Allen Bradley or Siemens S7 is essential.
• Allen Bradley and Siemens S7 project integration experience and working on both systems concurrently will be an advantage.
• SAP Production model/ flow experience will be an advantage.
• In-depth working knowledge and experience on what the making & packing process activities entail & how the products move around in the factory.
• Change and develop PLC programs.
• Extensive PLC Troubleshooting and Programming experience.
• 3-5 years working knowledge and experience in High Speed Packaging Equipment.
• Interpret data, identify problems, and formulate proper decisions.
• Understand interaction of equipment and systems, and diagnose mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic problems.
• Understand interaction of equipment and systems, and diagnose and repair electrical problems.
• Express ideas clearly (verbal and written) and work from verbal and written instructions, manuals, wiring diagrams, work orders and specification.
• Generate and analyze reports charts and KPI’s dealing with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office and maintenance software
• Must have strong knowledge and experience in control systems – SCADA and PLCs, ACDC drives and SCADA systems.
• Extensive knowledge of instrumentation, HAZOP studies, PIDs and quality standards
• Strong PLC programming skills and thorough knowledge of operator interfaces and Wonderware.
• Working experience with industrial communication methodologies (RS-232, ASI, Devicenet, Ethernet)
• Extensive experience with operator interfaces; and energy devices such as drives; servo drives; thyristors; soft starters etc.

Leadership

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviours.

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
• TALENT CATALYST: Develops and magnifies the power of people. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.
• CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
• AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications will not be processed. By applying to this role, you are confirming that you have informed your Line Manager and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions.   

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Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.