Software Engineer

Our Client are searching for a Software Engineer / PLC Technician required to work onshore and offshore, supporting our operations. We therefore require a strong, suitable candidate to fulfil this role as soon as possible.

Job Purpose

• The Software Engineer is responsible for all mining and plant PLC, SCADA and network systems operating optimally.

Job Outputs (shall not be limited to the following)

SHES (SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY)

• · Ensure compliance with Group Safety and Security policies
• · Complete Risk Assessments on all activities

PRODUCTION

• · Maintain mining and plant PLC networks and SCADA systems
• · Modify software and hardware as required by on site changes
• · Ensure SCADA daily reports are sent to Head Office
• · Ensure all change and modification reports are sent to the IT Manager
• · Management of PLC and SCADA record/reports as required

Qualifications

Trade or Tertiary Qualification

Automation and instrumentation related trades

Essential

Importance

• PLC and Network Systems
• Hands on experience
• 5 years
• Minimum
• Rockwell range of software
• Hands on experience
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Behavioral Attributes and Competencies

• Excellent communicating, planning, organizing & management skills
• Service delivery orientated, taking ownership and responsibility for tasks
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent technical abilities

Sea Going Requirements

Importance

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills in English
• Valid passport
• Valid Seafarers Medical certificate (RSA / NAMIBIA)
• Valid Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) – (RSA / NAMIBIA)
• Seamans Record Book (RSA / NAMIBIA)
• STCW (Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping for Seafarers), Courses:
• MFA (First Aid)
• FF (Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting)
• PST (Personal Survival Techniques)
• PSSR (Personal Safety & Social Responsibility)
• HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)
• CSA (Competence in Security Awareness)