System Control Technician

Systems Control Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Systems Control Technician in our Springs Plant, reporting to the Electrical Business Partner.

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC systems (Rockwell Automation, Schneider, Omron)
• Perform PLC backups, maintenance, and minor program adjustments
• Manage SCADA & HMI systems (Wonderware InTouch, Panel View, Omron, Schneider), including backups and maintenance
• Troubleshoot and maintain VSDs, servo drives, soft starters, star-delta, and direct online systems
• Maintain and back up industrial historians (Canary Historian, FLOW, PME)
• Support project teams during design, execution, commissioning, and system integration

• Ensure OT cybersecurity compliance and implementation of best practices
• Manage OT servers (installation, maintenance, patching, and backup)
• Administer OT networks, including switches and communication systems
• Standardize OT systems to reduce maintenance complexity and spare parts holding
• Manage obsolete equipment (PLCs, SCADA, servers, network switches) and drive replacement strategies

• Ensure CCP (Critical Control Points) compliance and system availability at all times
• Support QFS (Quality Food Safety) and EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) standards
• Align with regional PCIS (Process Control & Information Systems) requirements
• Support RM and AM COEs (Centres of Excellence) to ensure KWS phase progress

• Maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation (4–20mA, HART, IO-Link devices)
• Provide expertise in electrical systems and motor control circuits
• Perform calibration and fault finding on sensors, transmitters, and actuators

• Support shift electricians and millwrights with daily operational issues
• Provide standby and after-hours technical support
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions
• Improve plant efficiency, reliability, and uptime

• Work across utilities, processing lines, packaging lines, and palletizers
• Monitor and optimize plant performance through control system improvements
• Use tools such as Rockwell Asset Centre for system management and backups

• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills (Rockwell, Schneider, Omron)
• SCADA/HMI system expertise
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity and network administration
• Experience with industrial communication protocols and networks
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and control schematics
• Good communication and teamwork abilities

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, or related field
• Experience with industrial automation systems (3–5+ years preferred)

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