Process Control Engineer

Our client has an opportunity available for a Process Control Engineer based in Midrand.

Requirements:

• BSc in Electronics Engineering or BTech in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years in C&A operational, project role or system integration.
• 2 to 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Understanding of virtual systems, network configuration and manufacturing applications.
• Specialised knowledge of Instrument and Control calibrations, configurations, maintenance, fault finding, installation standards, documentation standards and instrumentation protocols.
• Good understanding of and experience with Wonderware Archestra and Intouch based SCADA systems.
• Solid experience in unifying disparate control or information systems.
• In-depth knowledge of PLCs hardware, software and industrial networking.
• Good manufacturing and process understanding.
• Experience operating in successful cross-functional teams through both continuous improvement and project-based initiatives.
• Understanding of business processes for IT.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse C&A environment and develop adequate standards for review by Manufacturing and Engineering leads.
• Develop standardised processes and procedures in consultation with operational leads to ensure C&A stability and reliability.
• Assist with ensuring that the system architecture environment remains aligned with manufacturing systems standards and IT standards where applicable.
• Facilitate, implement and conduct project management of automation and control systems projects to satisfy the requirements of manufacturing within budget and timelines.
• Identify and motivate technical CAPIN justification.
• Coach, guide and assist both direct reports and influenced roles in project and operational scenarios.
• Lead and effectively manage change, supporting pre-implementation, execution and post-implementation for pure C&A initiatives and activities that impact on C&A
• Ensure the integrity and reliability of production systems software and hardware from PLC devices to ERP systems.
• Maintain and participate in the C&A community by enabling knowledge sharing and skill transfer.
• Optimise Process Performance.
• Monitor and evaluate operational processes with respect to C&A.
• Proactively engage relevant technical or functional resources to initiate problem solving when deviations occur.
• Categorise C&A downtime into manageable and logical groupings.
• Evaluate and implement solutions per downtime category.
• Scope and define changes with input from operational requirements and supplier expertise.
• Contribute to the assessment and development of C&A Technician, Controllers, Graduate Trainees and Process Artisans.