Control Systems Programmer

About the position

• BSc / BEng / BTech Electrical (Process Instrumentation)
• ECSA Pr. Eng. Registration preferable
• Registered Candidate Engineer an option

Minimum requirements:

• Primary responsibility would be : Industrial control system design, programming and commissioning in the mining industry
• 7 years' relevant working experience in the mining industry with a proven track record in control systems engineering, programming and commissioning
• Must be able to propose a solution within a process
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Commissioning of projects underground
• 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

Responsibilities

• The Engineer will report to the team leader within the Sandton office
• Managing self-responsibility with regards to time and attendance and quality
• 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
• Evaluate vendor proposals for clarification
• Equipment as well as software FAT and SAT testing
• 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
• Work closely with other Discipline Managers/Project Managers/ Engineering Managers and aspire to support and achieve goals of the Company
• Perform a Project Management role on some smaller projects

Desired Skills:

• control systems
• programming
• control systems design

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree