Control Systems Specialist (DCS and SCADA)

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a competent Control Systems Specialist who will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing operations and process control to maximize plant availability.

POSITION INFO:

The incumbent must be self-motivated, enthusiastic and team-oriented with sound Control Systems skills and must be able to ensure that plant equipment is operated and maintained.

Education, Experience and Skills

• N6 /Diploma in Instrumentation or equivalent
• Trade Test in Industrial Process Measurement and Control
• At least 5 years previous experience as a Technician, preferably in the Sugar industry
• Specific knowledge of DCS and SCADA Control Systems (preferably Yokogawa Centum), software engineering, graphic development, hardware configuration, networking, diagnostics & fault finding
• MIS, CAMS, AMS and Report development experience would be an added advantage.
• Excellent problem solving, communication and presentation skills.

Key Result Areas

• Ensure the absolute reliability and integrity of the factory control system.
• Support users and clients to obtain and better production targets.
• Ownership and responsibility for automation considerations during project implementation as well as the operational performance of the automation system.
• Resolving technical problems by creating alternative solutions and applying specialized techniques.
• Recommend, update, and modify installations to the latest engineering technology.
• Ensure that all documentation to installations and programming is up to date.
• Configuration and commissioning of Integrated Motor Circuits, Soft Starters and VSD’s
• Integrate all stakeholder needs to create holistic control system solutions.
• Training and mentoring of other employees where appropriate.
• Deputizing for the Instrument Foreman from time to time.

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