MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN IN PORT ELIZABETH

Job Position: Maintenance Technician Ref: 3750 Location: Port Elizabeth Salary: commensurate with experience and qualification Email your updated CV to recruit@onlinepersonnel.co.za Qualifications / Requirements: • N Diploma /National Diploma / Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering Mechatronics or relevant engineering qualification • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a maintenance environment • Possess skills on AC and DC control speed drives, preferably SEW and Siemens • Strong problem solving skills • Strong programming experience, preferably Siemens Simatic S7/TIA Portal, would be advantageous • Be able to install and change IP addresses, modify and analyse any deviation of machine performance • Understanding of network architecture and network topologies would be an advantage • Knowledge of Siemens Serv1 and 2 • Knowledge of Profibus, Interbus and Profinet. Profisafe would be advantageous • Knowledge of S7 distributed safety would be an added advantage • Be prepared to work shift, weekends, additional and emergency hours • High proficiency with Microsoft Office Package • Ability to communicate effectively at various levels, both verbal and written • Good attendance record Key Performance Areas: • Modification and analysis of any deviation of machine performance from manufacturer’s specfications • Responsible for identifying and sourcing critical spares for equipment in work area • Maintaining, faultfinding and repair equipment in line with health and safety protocols and standards • Analyse breakdowns and implement preventative measures to eliminate reoccurrences • Conduct routine and non-routine maintenance tasks • Support all maintenance personnel during faultfinding processes in order to improve plant availability and ensure high levels of plant readiness at all times • Ensure that backups of all critical operating files, e.g. PLC programs, Robots, AC/DC Drives are maintained Responsibility: Qualifications / Requirements: • N Diploma /National Diploma / Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering Mechatronics or relevant engineering qualification • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a maintenance environment • Possess skills on AC and DC control speed drives, preferably SEW and Siemens • Strong problem solving skills • Strong programming experience, preferably Siemens Simatic S7/TIA Portal, would be advantageous • Be able to install and change IP addresses, modify and analyse any deviation of machine performance • Understanding of network architecture and network topologies would be an advantage • Knowledge of Siemens Serv1 and 2 • Knowledge of Profibus, Interbus and Profinet. Profisafe would be advantageous • Knowledge of S7 distributed safety would be an added advantage • Be prepared to work shift, weekends, additional and emergency hours • High proficiency with Microsoft Office Package • Ability to communicate effectively at various levels, both verbal and written • Good attendance record Key Performance Areas: • Modification and analysis of any deviation of machine performance from manufacturer’s specfications • Responsible for identifying and sourcing critical spares for equipment in work area • Maintaining, faultfinding and repair equipment in line with health and safety protocols and standards • Analyse breakdowns and implement preventative measures to eliminate reoccurrences • Conduct routine and non-routine maintenance tasks • Support all maintenance personnel during faultfinding processes in order to improve plant availability and ensure high levels of plant readiness at all times • Ensure that backups of all critical operating files, e.g. PLC programs, Robots, AC/DC Drives are maintained Job Reference #: Maintenance Technician