Automation Engineer

SUMMARY:
Automation Engineer

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities – Project Engineering

a)Assist with preparation of P&ID’s with regard to process automation.

b)Assist with plant layout design with regard to process automation.

c)Assist with selection of process instrumentation.

d)Detailed design of full automation system including but not limited to:

    - Design and preparation of control architecture.

    - Preparation of loop diagrams, data sheets, hook-up diagrams etc.

    - Preparation of process instrument schedules

    -Preparation of instrument schedules

e)Control, check and approve PLC, remote IO and control panel designs.

f) Preparation of RFQ to subcontractors for design and manufacture of control panels. Liaise with Electrical engineer regarding control interfacing etc.

g)  Ensure that all control and automation aspects are within Veolia or client specification.

h)  Ensure that all control aspects are compliant with the respective Standards authorities where the plant is located.

i)   Prepare control narrative to be used for automation configuration.

j)   Design, engineer and test (FAT) in-house PLC, HMI and SCADA software systems for plants, or supervise and monitor sub-contractor design, engineering and testing (FAT) of outsourced PLC, HMI and SCADA software systems for plants

k)  Prepare documentation and manuals for Factory Acceptance Tests, installation, operating & maintenance etc.

 1.2        Responsibilities - Works

 a) Attend site visits for management and inspection of subcontractor progress, quality etc., as required.

b)  Manage Veolia and/or subcontractor site documents, inspection/test reports, compliance certificates, client hand over etc.

c)  Manage preparation and inspection of equipment/plant for shipping.

d)  On site supervision of installation, when required.

e)  On site commissioning and client training.

 1.3     Responsibilities – Tendering

 a)    Assist Tendering team with all tendering requirements.

 REQUIRED COMPETENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:

 i.   Degree or Diploma in electrical engineering (LC) from a recognised Institution.

 ii.  Ten years’ experience in control and automation of water treatment process plants and equipment.

 iii.  Proficient with Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider and Allen Bradley programming systems.

 iv.  Knowledge of commercial terms and conditions.

 v.  Excellent organisational skills.

 vi.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 vii.Valid passport for cross-border travel.

 viii. Driving License and own vehicle

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