Software Technician at Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL)

Job Summary 

Kenya Wine Agencies Limited is currently seeking a suitable candidate for the following position: KWAL Software Technician.  

The job holder is responsible for maintenance of plant machines electronics, software and control systems for effective operation of manufacturing unit.,  

Specification, 

updated inventory (Electrical Spare parts)

• Maintain an updated inventory of all plant controls, PLCS and HMI’s, Drives, programming language, programming language, Ethernet addresses and communication cables. 
• Ensure that all the machine software backups are safely stored in the designated server location. 
• Manage access to software systems through password protection and version control software available. 
• Coordinate maintenance and update of machine software, electronics and controls

Problem Solving

• Manage the implementation of modifications on automation, controls and software, conducting the acceptance test and documenting the modifications. 
• Maintain and troubleshoot all PLC, Drives and Control systems in the Plant 
• Rewrite and test multiple machine PLC code and automation for safety, operability, reliability and ease of trouble shooting. 
• Work with OEM to develop platform for controls and data acquisition of plant machinery system. 
• Edit HMI screens to aid in engineering and production tasks. 
• Assist maintenance teams on the breakdowns to minimize downtime. 
• Perform regular inspections of software systems status and spares to identify defects and replacements. 
• Determining machine automation test criteria before the final installation 
• Overseeing the successful installation of PLC programs in all new machines. 
• Developing and installing machine programs using automation software and custom coding languages. 
• Ensure update information for all control and software drawing and manuals for all machines. 
• Lead the fault-finding on electronic, software, automation and control systems by building a comprehensive knowledge base on complex equipment and liaising with original equipment suppliers to provide support. 
• Coordinate maintenance of plant SCADA system in conjunction with IT. 
• Assist production personnel with data acquisition and reporting during fault-finding exercises. 
• Monitor equipment / process quality performance and availability and document downtime events, duration and reasons. 
• Adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, work instruction and SOPs at all times including risk, health and safety procedures and statutory requirements.

Compliance

• Ensure that COC’s (Certificate of compliance) are in place for all automation, software and electronics installations., 

Requirements 

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Electronics Engineering or Diploma in Instrumentation, Automation and Controls 
• At least five (5) year experience in Automation and Controls maintenance within a manufacturing organization. 
• Experience in a FMCG organization.