Technical Trainee: Control & Automation

The Control & Automation trainee programme is a structured 18 month programme which is designed to address the acquisition of technical skills and experience for graduates as well as familiarize them with the company culture and principles. The rigour of the programme should ensure that an individual that has completed the programme can be allocated an area of responsibility immediately.

Key outputs and responsibilities:


The Technical Traineeship is primarily a hands-on, self-study program where the Trainee is expected to gain a full understanding of the theory, principles and the Control & Automation processes
Apply VPO principles
Participation in the team structures including acting roles in identified positions, i.e. within Maintenance, Planning Systems and Control Systems
Complete and be competent in Generic Modules within VPO, Engineering Safety, Safety & Environment, Control & Automation
Complete identified Projects within the Engineering C&A Training Programme
Participation in projects in the Plant environment aligned to the program requirements and brewery priorities
Diagnosis of systemic and situational problems and troubleshooting
Communication of learnings and solutions across various levels of the business


Outputs:


Manage and control manufacturing systems infrastructure, Control and automation processes, databases and applications to ensure sustained integrity and stability of the environment
Proactively optimize manufacturing systems to improve quality, efficiency and/or functionality
Lead users through manufacturing systems interventions and change
Work in teams
Coach, guide and assist with training of all production employees
Facilitation, project management and development of systems and/or reports to satisfy the requirements of production
Assist with ensuring that the manufacturing systems environment remains aligned with the manufacturing systems strategy
Identify and motivate technical CAPIN justification
Improvement of manufacturing systems, process control and database knowledge within Production
Understand and assist with network, IT support and process control


Key competencies:


Knowledge of systems, object-oriented programming languages, SQL databases, process modelling and report development as well as conceptual design/automation
PLC Programming knowledge (Siemens S7)
Extensive knowledge of business processes
Ability to implement effective problem solving
Sound organizational skills
Good facilitation skills
Team player with outstanding interpersonal skills
A good understanding of the Change Management Process
Enquiring and analytical thinking ability
Highly assertive
A self starter with high energy and a bias for action
Working knowledge of relevant international standards (e.g. S88, ANSI-SQL)


Minimum requirements:


BSc Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, NDip, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or relevant equivalent tertiary qualification
Minimum 2-3 years relevant experience in Manufacturing systems Control and Automation environment