Automation technician

Sappi
📍 umkomaas, kwazulu natal, South-Africa 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 30, 2026

Job Description

Major Job Responsibilities / Requirements

The Automation Technician is expected to demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, self‑development, process improvement, maintenance excellence, and open knowledge sharing. Training will occur on the job, online, and in classroom settings. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Daily automation support and control system server administration for: Honeywell Experion DCS Systems Rockwell PLCs Factory Talk View AC/DC Drives Additional systems as business needs evolve Process network support and training. Shift and area E/I maintenance support. Operator and production support. Downtime and startup support for area maintenance. Capital project installation and startup assistance. Control system tuning and troubleshooting. Training assistance for new hires, shift, and area E/I personnel. Configuration standards development and oversight. Software upgrades to maintain vendor‑supported versions. Lifecycle planning developme...

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Job Details

  • Location umkomaas, kwazulu natal
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Other-General
  • Posted Date June 30, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 09, 2026