Automation Technician

About the role

Greenro Solutions is looking for an Automation Technician in Simon's Town. The role provides professional technical service through the installation, testing and evaluation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and repair of control and instrumentation systems and products. It covers systems such as PLCs, DCS and SCADA, as well as sensors and actuators, ensuring they work reliably and meet strict safety and performance standards.

Required profile

• Grade 12; ND in Electrical Engineering (Electronics or Instrumentation) or BTech in Electrical Engineering (Electronics or Instrumentation) preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience as a technician.
• 5-8 years wiring control and instrumentation panels.
• Experience in product testing, test specifications and procedures, and in interfacing equipment at signal level.
• Experience in electronic design, PLC programming and SCADA systems.
• Advantageous: radar, electronic warfare and communications systems, and maintenance of ship electrical, electronic and control systems.
• ECSA candidate preferred.

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of RF system products and test specifications, and use of RF test equipment.
• Working knowledge of data acquisition, processing and reduction.
• Knowledge of quality systems, calibration standards and international test standards.
• Signal interface standards (RS42, NMEA, Asterix) and data capture systems.
• Internet protocols and networking standards (TCP/IP, UDP, VPNs).
• Basic knowledge of MS Office and Outlook.

What we offer

• Vehicle allowance
• Cell/data allowance
• Group risk, life and funeral cover
• Medical aid and vitality
• Provident fund
• Professional membership incentive