Posted time 31st October 2024 Location Port Elizabeth Job type Full-time
  • Experience: 3 years IT automation experience in production environment
  • Salary: R negotiable

Brief Role Description

To take ownership and responsibility for the entire automation system (IT + OT) considerations during project implementation as well as operational performance of the automation systems interfacing into the various IT systems; including failure analysis, maintenance, optimization analysis and future technologies

Possible Tasks within this Role

  • Take responsibility of the integrated automation systems (information & operational technology) within Paint shop.
  • Optimise and maintain operational performance of both IT & OT systems.
  • Research and introduction of new future technologies in line with company policies and procedures.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders internal & external to identify opportunities to solve problems through technological advancements and digitalisation.
  • Analyzing manufacturing trends and technologies for implementation to improve key KPIs.
  • Formulating and compiling detailed facility specifications to ensure the required facilities, machines, equipment and    tools meet the required level of excellence.
  • Provide knowledge and support to Paint Shop maintenance personnel during breakdowns (including after-hours).
  • Initiate, implement and assist with continuous improvement by supporting the kaizen teams with knowledge and guidance regarding existing installations in the paint shop.
  • Identify obsolete equipment, thereby finding new sustained solutions for implementation.
  • Constantly identify and drive processes towards to the company’s vision of a total digital factory by regular benchmarking of other plants.
  • Manage and maintain programs for software based applications by creating scheduled checks.
  • Manage and maintain backups & archiving of software and applications.
  • Manage & ensure Shopfloor IT systems are updated with latest bug & security patches as per specified intervals.
  • Perform programming & diagnostics on automation systems using engineering tools in order to reduce downtime or optimization activities.
  • Implement, manage and maintain change management procedures using documented processes.
  • Compile & maintain a complete IT & OT asset list of all Paint shop equipment utilizing manual & automatic processes to ensure good record keeping and compliance as per company standards

Qualification & Experience required

  • Have a National Diploma / Degree in Mechatronics / Electrical / Electronic Engineering
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in control system technologies or in the maintaining of shop floor IT.
  • Must be able to implement & maintain systems including the archiving and backing up of programs & applications.
  • Excellent hardware and OS knowledge both on desktops PC’s & IPC’s.
  • Good understanding of virtualized environments.
  • Good understanding of network protocols and networking devices.
  • Good understanding of the interfacing between the IT & the OT environments.
  • Good understanding of SCADA systems, including IO servers and basic scripting.
  • Good understanding of programming and perform fault finding on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s).
  • Ability to communicate effectively across departments and reporting levels.
  • Strong analytical & administration skills.
  • Perform standby duties after hours.
  • Ability to work in a team

Applications may be submitted to recruitment@boikagogroup.co.za by 6 November 2024

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