Permanent - Automation & Electromechanics Engineer - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

• Oversee the instruments and control systems from an engineering perspective and assures all maintenance, design, modifications or additions of the same are performed professionally and in strict accordance with company procedures and code compliance. 
• Assure planning, scheduling and managing of all instruments and controls systems related to plant are coordinated and performed safely and efficiently. 
• Ensure maintenance upgrades and repair of PLCs (Siemens & Omron) including servers and interface panels
• Maintain software, system files backup and communication networks; 
• Debug and optimize automation programs
• Use design software to perform engineering tasks to improve the efficiency of the machines. 
• Develop PLC programs for new equipment as needed, and other duties as assigned
• Execute Plant calibration activities and ensuring conformation to company / statutory requirement
• Ensure electrical faults troubleshooting and repair
• Design, modification, wiring and improvement of new / existing electrical circuits
• Liaison with third parties involved in the production, distribution or regulation of electric power used in the Plant; o Ensure that documentation for the instruments and controls systems are maintained properly. 
• Development of SOPs including update of unit operating manuals. o Maintenance of Plant Electric Power Infrastructure
• MV/LV power distribution networks, MV switchgear, Transformers, MSB, RMU, MCB and Generator alternators/control panels 
• Timely recommendation on the assortment of Electrical / Automation Spare Parts for stock
• Provide leadership, discipline expertise and training to less experienced support staff, engineering design, maintenance and operation groups.  Participation in the specification, planning and setting up of projects for the installation of new equipment or their modification /replacement; o Ensure assets remain in healthy state for Production by advising on CAPEX proposals 
• Provide accurate and timely instruments and control engineering guidance and advice to all project and asset teams. 
• To manage and supervise the day-to-day plant maintenance to ensure the plant maintains a high machine efficiency / availability.
•  To ensure risk assessments are performed before all work and control measures put in place to control the risk.
• To drive the process of preventative maintenance, developing and continuously improving the available CMMS - Computerized Maintenance Management System, condition monitoring programs, and compliance to maintenance schedules. 
• To control the availability of critical spares and ensure a quick turnaround on breakdowns. 
• Achieve and deliver on the ME – Machine Efficiency -  Recovery Plan to ensure delivery on the 3 years Plant Master Plan

Education

• Degree in Engineering preferably in Electromechanics and Automation
• 10 years of plant operations experience
• 5 years of Siemens PLC Programing
• 5 years Maintenance Management / Supervision of a small team of Technicians
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Proficiency in SAP
• Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronic Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years Plant automation experience as Senior Automation Specialist
• Demonstrated experience, proven track record in troubleshooting and analysis of instrumentation and process engineering system problems.
• Knowledge of Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis and root cause analysis.
• Excellent knowledge of Regulation loops, P&ID Reading and Modulization, Siemens Programming
• Computer Literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Autocad & SAP are added advantage;
• Excellent understanding of electric drawings;
• Excellent knowledge of SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Porta) and MOVITOOL;
• Knowledge of CX-Programmer is added advantage;
• Good knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic principles and related automation control;
• Good Mechanic Background (Conveyors, Pumps, Compressors, Generators, etc…)
• Knowledge of basic principles of Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Environment, Engineering,
• Health and Safety Operational planning expertise/experience

Working experience

• Knowledge of QIS systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001) oGood knowledge of manufacturing industry. 
• Ability to identify problems, problem solve, and take corrective action to correct the deviations. o Analyze equipment performance and failure modes. 
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems. 
• Knowledge of maintenance strategies and implementation thereof. 
• Knowledge of condition monitoring programs and their implementation. 
• Communicating effectively in the workplace. 
• Understanding mechanical and electrical equipment related to mine water treatment systems. 
• Coaching and mentoring of staff members. 
• Knowledge of industry safety risks and controls. 
• Knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems and their integration. 
• Collate and report on all maintenance performance data.  Knowledge of standard maintenance KPI’s o Budget control and Financial aptitude and knowledge

License/ certification/ Qualification (s)

• Wireman’s license – advantageous
• Natural gas practitioner – advantageous