RPO Recruitment’s client is urgently seeking the expertise of South African Automation Engineers to work in Joure, Netherlands. Please note that visa and sponsorship assistance provided. The successful candidates will be responsible for the technical heart of our production: the process network and the underlying control systems. To manage, modify and develop PLC and SCADA systems, support complex malfunctions and play an important role in the continuous improvement of our processes.

Responsibilities:

• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on process installations
• Analyze faults in control and visualization systems and implement improvements
• Supporting the breakdown service with complex technical issues
• Writing and adapting (partial) software for PLC/SCADA systems
• On-site software commissioning (FAT/SAT)
• Drafting and maintaining functional and technical documentation
• Guiding and supporting suppliers in the field of process automation
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary project teams

Requirements:

• HBO work and thinking level, preferably in the direction of Industrial Automation
• Millwright Trade Test or Instrumentation Technician Trade Test
• Matric / NQF 4
• South African Drivers’ License
• Experience with PLC and SCADA systems such as Siemens, ABB, iFix, but also software such as SQL and VMware are not unknown to you
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols
• Insight into production processes
• Independent working attitude with good cooperation and communication skills
• Analytical skills and a proactive attitude
• Familiar with quality and safety systems
• Excellent command of Dutch and English, German is a plus.

Benefits:

• €42k - €54k per annum, monthly rand conversion (R86k – R73k)
• 8,33 % Holiday Allowance (annual)
• Visa and Sponsorship Assistance
• 25 vacation days and 13 ADV days per year
• Invaluable work experience gain with large, state of the art companies in the Netherlands
• You will be assigned a dedicated person to assist you throughout the process
• Immigration assistance will be provided
• Housing Assistance will be provided
• Assistance will setting up a bank account and getting settled into the Netherlands
• Citizenship assistance should you be interested in a long term opportunity

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Lee Wilhelm or Yusrah Farouk at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website:  www.rporecruitment.co.za or email us your CV: Netherlands@rporecruitment.us

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.