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17 Mar 2026

Permanent Specialist Artisan – PepsiCo Vacancies

PepsiCo – Posted by swipe4job , Western Cape, South Africa

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PepsiCo Vacancies – Specialist Artisan

Specialist Artisan – PepsiCo Vacancies

About the Role

The Specialist Artisan is responsible for ensuring maximum plant uptime through effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of control and automation systems. This role plays a key part in maintaining operational efficiency, improving asset performance, and ensuring compliance with production, quality, and cost targets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform instrumentation maintenance across process, packaging, palletizing plants, utilities, and facilities
  • Monitor daily downtime and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring breakdowns
  • Calibrate, repair, and maintain control systems and instrumentation equipment to required standards
  • Conduct root cause analysis to resolve equipment performance issues and reduce operational costs
  • Maintain and support PLC and SCADA systems, including hardware and software modifications
  • Evaluate and improve process control strategies to enhance asset performance
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for electronic and control systems
  • Assist with commissioning of plant modifications and new projects
  • Maintain accurate documentation of system changes and perform internal audits
  • Conduct fault finding and repair of electronic systems down to component level
  • Ensure availability and management of spare parts for control and instrumentation systems
  • Report equipment deviations accurately to improve reliability and performance
  • Maintain backups of PLC programs and track all system upgrades
  • Ensure safe operation of all process control systems
  • Conduct audits of control system equipment and ensure compliance
  • Resolve daily instrumentation issues and complete detailed root cause investigations
  • Perform calibration, testing, and safety checks on all instrumentation equipment
  • Execute scheduled and emergency maintenance within required timelines
  • Update and review technical documentation and system specifications
  • Evaluate and approve alternative system suppliers based on performance

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Qualified dual trade artisan with Trade Test Certificates in Instrumentation and Electrical
  • Minimum of 3 years’ maintenance experience in a production or FMCG environment
  • Computer literacy with knowledge of MS Office and maintenance systems
  • Strong expertise in control systems, including PLCs, SCADA, and AC/DC drives
  • In-depth knowledge of instrumentation, HAZOP studies, P&IDs, and quality standards
  • Experience with industrial communication systems such as RS-232, ASI, DeviceNet, and Ethernet
  • Proven experience with operator interfaces and energy control devices including drives, servo drives, thyristors, and soft starters
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

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