Process Control Engineer - Rosslyn Brewery

In brief

**Overview** The Process Control Engineer role at South African Breweries (SAB), based at the Rosslyn Brewery, is responsible for ensuring the integrity, reliability, and optimization of production systems, encompassing software and hardware from PLC devices to the ERP system. The position involves the development and maintenance of system documentation, coaching and training production employees, aligning system architecture with regional standards, and supporting change management. Key duties also include providing front-line and after-hours support for production systems, managing system uptime, controlling system changes, and maintaining process control standards. The role contributes to optimizing process performance through problem-solving techniques and managing automation and control systems projects. **What you will do** * Ensuring the integrity and reliability of production systems software and hardware from PLC devices to ERP system * Development and maintenance of all systems component's documentation as well as integrity thereof * Coach, guide and assist with training of all production and manufacturing systems employees * Assist with ensuring that the system architecture environment remains aligned with the regional manufacturing systems standards and beer division standards * Improvement of software maintenance and fault-finding knowledge within Production * Support change management process * Assist with front-line support of production systems including outside of normal working hours * Ensuring systems “Up Time" through liaison with users * Scoping and controlling system changes by agreeing changes with users and users then training /coaching on new system functionality * Managing process control standards, by ensuring that process/data integrity is aligned with divisional and regional risk management policy * Optimising Process Performance, through appropriate Problem-Solving Techniques in order to improve performance * Support the management of server health via implementation of good operating practices from global * Facilitation, implementation and project management of automation and control systems projects to satisfy the requirements of production within budget and timelines * Identify and motivate technical CAPIN justification * Provide after hour support. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronic Engineering or Computer Science * In-depth knowledge of Process Control * Specialization in Industrial Control & Automation Experience * At least 3 years in industrial control and automation or completion of Control and Automation technical traineeship * FMCG or beverages experience in industrial control and automation * Specialised knowledge of Instrument and Control calibrations, configurations, maintenance, fault finding, installation * Understanding of standards, documentation standards and instrumentation protocols * In-depth knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC hardware Mod icon for sites with this platform * In-depth knowledge in PLC programming using Siemens and Rockwell, added advantage if experienced in unity/concept. * In-depth knowledge of PLC network topology and field topology including Devicente, ControlNet, Profibus/PA, Ethernet IP, ASI * Working knowledge of wireless control networks and LAN * Working knowledge of Ethernet, Network devices and servers * In-depth knowledge of Wonderware’s Archistrat factory suite, Historian and InTouch SCADA, Top Server, RS Batch, WinCC, Zenon and scripting * Good knowledge of Microsoft database management systems and SQL queries * Good knowledge of reporting systems, specifically flow * Working knowledge of hyper V, ability to troubleshoot and navigate * Good knowledge of manufacturing server maintenance * Knowledge and basic experience in Cybersecurity in OT * Effective fault finding and problem-solving skills * Team player with outstanding interpersonal skills * Enquiring and analytical thinking ability * A self-starter with high energy and a bias for action * Knowledge of the brewing, utilities and packaging process would be an advantage * Ability to effectively manage vendors * Works well under pressure **Who should apply** An ideal candidate is a degreed professional with a Bachelor’s in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronic Engineering, or Computer Science, specializing in Industrial Control & Automation. They should possess at least 3 years of experience in industrial control and automation, or have completed a relevant technical traineeship, preferably within the FMCG or beverages sector. The successful applicant will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of process control, including specialized expertise in instrument and control systems, various PLC hardware and programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Rockwell), diverse PLC network topologies, and SCADA suites (Wonderware, WinCC, Zenon). Proficiency in Microsoft database management systems (SQL), reporting systems, manufacturing server maintenance, and a basic understanding of Cybersecurity in OT are also expected. This role is suited for an analytical and enquiring individual who is a self-starter with high energy, a bias for action, and effective fault-finding and problem-solving skills. The candidate must be a team player with outstanding interpersonal skills, capable of managing vendors and performing well under pressure. Prior knowledge of brewing, utilities, and packaging processes is an advantage. **Deadline** October 15, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/process-control-engineer-rosslyn-brewery-the-south-african-breweries Source: myjobmag

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