Control Technician-2

About the role

Mondelēz International is looking for a Control Technician-2 in Port Elizabeth. The role is a technical expert position responsible for the reliability and efficiency of industrial automation and control systems in a manufacturing environment, combining hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting and collaboration with production teams to meet quality and performance targets.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with line leaders to deliver SQCDSM targets (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability and Morale) and ensure process stability.
• Take ownership of the line's progressive maintenance systems, KPIs, Repairs and Maintenance budget, and preventive and time-based maintenance plans.
• Build the technical and maintenance skills of technicians in the shifts, spending at least 50% of time on training, and act as a trainer on PM topics.
• Work with the Asset and Reliability team on special maintenance tasks, and handle change management, spare parts localization and breakdown analysis.
• Represent the line as the site technology owner in regional and global technology forums, and help with internal and external benchmarking.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on industrial automation equipment such as VFDs, PLCs, servo motors and conveyor systems, with electrical, mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Use Rockwell Automation software (RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000 Logix Designer) to troubleshoot, configure PLCs and HMIs.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimise processes and reduce R&M costs, and document all maintenance activities while complying with electrical safety codes (OSHA, CSA).
• Participate in and lead Integrated Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Degree or National Diploma N6 in Automation or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of hands-on experience as a lead automation engineer on high-speed process and packing lines in the manufacturing sector.
• Sound engineering background, strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills, and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, weekends and holidays; the role is often in a manufacturing facility with physical demands such as lifting, climbing and working in varying temperatures.
• No relocation support available.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of industrial automation networks and ability to read electrical circuit drawings, blueprints and P&IDs.
• Rockwell, Siemens automation and Adroit SCADA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety codes and H&S standards.