Control Systems Programmer

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client is seeking a Control Systems Programmer to join their team in the Bryanston, Johannesburg office. 

The primary function would be industrial control system design, programming, and commissioning for mainly the mining industry. Must assume responsibility and have the ability to propose possible solutions within a process, work on multiple projects simultaneously and show initiative in both technology space and understanding of business requirements. Candidate must have experience in a similar role, experience with project and team principles and methodologies, ability to write quality operators manual and reports. Must be willing to commission projects underground.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Review client proposals in terms of control systems engineering and design
• Provide technical input for control system functional specifications
• Design, development and commissioning of all PLC and SCADA software elements
• Provide technical input for basic and detail design
• Equipment as well as software FAT and SAT
• Assist in planning and reviewing of technical work and maintaining project schedules
• Preparation of Quotations
• Develop handover manuals
• Facilitate basic training of operators during the handover phase
• Offer technical support on control system equipment
• Good understanding of standards to evaluate quality of installed systems
• Perform point to point wiring and functional checks
• Commissioning

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

• BSc / BEng / BTech Electrical (Process Instrumentation)
• Registered as Professional Engineer or Technician (Pr Tech Eng) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Registered candidate optional

Other beneficial training

• Manufacturer PLC programming certification (Schneider or Siemens or Rockwell or other)
• Manufacturer SCADA / HMI programming certification (Schneider/Citect/Wonderware or Siemens or Rockwell or other)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• At least 7 years' relevant working experience in the mining industry with a proven track record in control systems engineering, programming, and commissioning
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations
• Knowledge of industrial network engineering and configuration; Ethernet, Profinet/bus, Modbus/TCP etc.
• Brownfields and Greenfields project execution experience
• Ability to work across disciplines, have excellent communication skills and ability to work well with others
• Demonstrated ability in planning and organizing, controlling, coordinating, and directing engineering activities

Key Software proficiency

• Schneider Electric Unity Pro
• Rockwell RSLogix, Studio 5000
• Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7
• Schneider Electric Citect SCADA, Rockwell Automation Factory Talk, Siemens WinCC
• Microsoft Office products