Technician : Control and Automation

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Control and Automation Technician at The Coca-Cola Company. The position involves the comprehensive maintenance, troubleshooting, and support of industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, VSDs, and various instrumentation within a manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities also include calibration, system documentation, supporting plant automation upgrades and projects, and ensuring adherence to engineering and safety standards. **What you will do** * Troubleshoot, maintain, and support PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, VSDs, and various instrumentation systems. * Perform calibration and configuration of field instrumentation and sensors. * Apply understanding of industrial control protocols such as Profibus, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus. * Execute system backups, maintain documentation, and manage change control for automation systems. * Provide support for plant automation upgrades and projects, including technical input during installations, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and start-up testing of new equipment and software. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Process Engineers and Production, to resolve automation and control issues and improve process control strategies. * Conduct routine maintenance, calibration, and testing of control systems and instruments, ensuring their optimal operation. * Troubleshoot and resolve real-time breakdowns or anomalies in control systems. * Support the configuration, troubleshooting, and modification of PLC logic (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and assist in SCADA (e.g., Wonderware System Platform, Intouch) and HMI maintenance and modifications. * Maintain program backups and ensure version control of automation software. * Contribute to root cause analysis of recurring automation or instrumentation faults and implement changes aimed at improving energy efficiency, product quality, and operational consistency. * Maintain accurate records of calibrations, loop checks, and software changes. * Adhere to change management procedures and engineering standards, ensuring SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) compliance for all Control & Automation work performed on the plant. * Liaise with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and vendors for technical support when necessary. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Education:** * Minimum: N6 in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Control Systems. * Preferred: National Diploma or BTech in Electrical Engineering Light Current or Instrumentation. * **Experience:** * 3–5 years in a Control & Automation Technician or Instrument Technician role in a manufacturing or FMCG environment. * Proven hands-on experience with PLCs (Siemens S7, Allen-Bradley), SCADA systems (Wonderware), and industrial instrumentation. * Experience with process troubleshooting, control loop tuning, and automation diagnostics. * Exposure to production utilities and bottling/packaging environments advantageous. * **Skills:** * PLC programming and diagnostics (Siemens, Allen-Bradley). * SCADA configuration and fault finding (Wonderware System Platform, Intouch). * Field instrumentation calibration and maintenance. * Variable Speed Drives (VSD) operation and diagnostics. * Industrial communication protocols (Profibus, Ethernet/IP, AS-i, Modbus). * Strong understanding of control logic, PID loops, and process control systems. * Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, and instrumentation loop diagrams. * SAP PM familiarity for job feedback and maintenance logging. * SHEQ, GMP, and food safety awareness in a regulated manufacturing environment. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a qualified Control and Automation or Instrument Technician with 3-5 years of experience, preferably within a manufacturing or FMCG environment. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum N6 qualification in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Control Systems, with a National Diploma or BTech being preferred. Essential skills include hands-on experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs, Wonderware SCADA systems, field instrumentation calibration, VSD operation, and industrial communication protocols. Applicants should demonstrate strong capabilities in process troubleshooting, control loop tuning, automation diagnostics, and have a solid understanding of control logic and process control systems, including the ability to interpret technical diagrams. Familiarity with SAP PM, along with SHEQ, GMP, and food safety awareness in a regulated manufacturing context, is also required. **Deadline** 8th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/technician-control-and-automation-the-coca-cola-company-6 Source: myjobmag

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