Process Control Technician

Job Description

• Real-time control systems monitoring and support
• Integration and support of PLC, SCADA, MES, and other control systems
• Troubleshooting and analysis of control-related faults
• Data analysis and trending for process improvement
• Understanding of process instrumentation and automation hardware
• Support for continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives
• Compliance with control system documentation and version control standards

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Key Outcomes:

Control System Support and Maintenance

• Monitor and support process control systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI, MES).
• Perform routine diagnostics and troubleshooting to resolve automation and control faults.
• Ensure proper data logging, trending, and reporting systems are operational and accurate.

Process Performance Monitoring and Improvement

• Analyse production data to identify trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities.
• Support advanced control strategies to stabilise and optimise manufacturing operations.
• Work with production and quality teams to reduce variability and downtime.

Instrumentation and System Integration

• Collaborate with C&A Technician to ensure calibration and proper functioning of process instruments.
• Validate integration of new sensors, transmitters, and process hardware with control systems.
• Provide support for system expansion or upgrades.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain up-to-date documentation of control logic, system changes, and process configurations.
• Ensure change control protocols and system backup procedures are followed.
• Support audit readiness for control-related systems in GMP and food safety environments.

Project and Commissioning Support

• Provide control and automation technical support during equipment commissioning or project rollouts.
• Participate in FAT/SAT, performance testing, and final acceptance processes.

KBI:

• Process control-related downtime reduction
• System performance and response time to production issues
• Number of successful system changes and compliance to change control
• Automation fault closure rate and response time
• Audit findings related to control systems and compliance
• Contribution to yield, efficiency, and energy optimisation metrics

Skills, Experience & Education
Education

• Minimum: N6 or National Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Process Control, Instrumentation, or Mechatronics
• Preferred: National Diploma or BTech in Electrical/Control/Process Engineering

Experience

• 3-5 years in a process control, automation, or instrumentation role in an FMCG or manufacturing environment
• Proven experience with SCADA (e.g., Wonderware System Platform), HMI, and PLC (e.g., Siemens S7) systems
• Familiarity with process control principles, data logging, and industrial automation troubleshooting
• Experience in a GMP-regulated or ISO 9001-certified plant preferred

Skills

• Working knowledge of PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and SCADA systems
• Data trending and process analysis using tools like Historian, Excel, or MES platforms
• Instrumentation signal interpretation (analog, digital, 4-20mA, RTD, etc.)
• Understanding of control system architecture, PID loop tuning, and interlocks
• Industrial network communication (Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP)
• Basic scripting or configuration of SCADA and MES systems
• SAP PM or equivalent CMMS familiarity for reporting and maintenance feedback
• Sound knowledge of safety, GMP, and food-grade manufacturing standards

General
Applications must have the below documents attached:

• Updated CV
• Highest Qualification

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Interested applicants, who meet the above employee specifications, should please apply.