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Control Systems Engineer/Technician

R 40 000 - R 70 000 a month
Chainlink Recruitment (Pty) Ltd
East London Full-day Full-time

Description:

Loctaion: Tunney, Germiston

We are looking well experienced Control Systems Engineer/Technician to join our team at a process plant.

Job Tasks:

  • Automation and Control Engineering:
    • Engineer and design automation and control systems pertaining to process equipment
    • Design and develop software applications based on specifications or new concepts
    • Understand client requirements for HMI/communication interface, networking and create specifications based on these requirements.
    • Troubleshoot issues with existing company installed systems.
    • Write user manuals to communicate functionality of company developed program.
    • Technical writing including Software Documentation (e.g. Test Plan, Operating Manual with Troubleshooting Guide)
    • Arrange and participate in Software FATs and work with Process Engineers to ensure proper implementation of features
  • Engineering Reviews:
    • Participate in RAMBO reviews, HAZOP reviews when required, to ensure the project is designed according to project/client requirements and local/international standards
    • Participate in control document reviews such as design criteria, RAT lists, trip matrix and safety integrity level trip matrix to ensure it conforms to project specifications and within schedule
    • Review and approve related vendor information details to ensure it conforms to project/client requirements and to local/international standards
  • Commissioning and Quality Control:
    • To commission automation and control systems according to project-based control and commissioning procedures, to ensure system integration and correct functionality, as and when required within specified timeframe.
    • Inspect, test and verify that all automation and control systems and/or instruments conform to the approved design documentation by means of internal quality assurance documentation as and when required within specified timeframe.
    • To execute C2 power on commissioning that includes motor starter functionality checks, motor starter communication setup, motor direction test, MCC/PLC interfacing checks, PLC power up checks, instrument calibration, digital and analog signals loop checks, AOV functionality checks and communication network setup.
    • To execute C3 cold commissioning that includes start-up, emergency stop, stop sequence testing, process and safety interlock testing and electrical starter parameters testing
    • To execute C4 hot commissioning that includes start-up sequence testing, stop sequence testing, emergency stop sequence, process and safety interlocks testing, electrical starter parameters testing and system optimisation.
  • Innovation:
    • Identify areas of innovation that may lead to increased productivity, automation, reduced costs, time and material wastages and increased profitability

Requirements:

  • Automation and Control Engineering:
    • Engineer and design automation and control systems pertaining to process equipment
    • Design and develop software applications based on specifications or new concepts
    • Understand client requirements for HMI/communication interface, networking and create specifications based on these requirements.
    • Troubleshoot issues with existing company installed systems.
    • Write user manuals to communicate functionality of company developed program.
    • Technical writing including Software Documentation (e.g. Test Plan, Operating Manual with Troubleshooting Guide)
    • Arrange and participate in Software FATs and work with Process Engineers to ensure proper implementation of features
  • Engineering Reviews:
    • Participate in RAMBO reviews, HAZOP reviews when required, to ensure the project is designed according to project/client requirements and local/international standards
    • Participate in control document reviews such as design criteria, RAT lists, trip matrix and safety integrity level trip matrix to ensure it conforms to project specifications and within schedule
    • Review and approve related vendor information details to ensure it conforms to project/client requirements and to local/international standards
  • Commissioning and Quality Control:
    • To commission automation and control systems according to project-based control and commissioning procedures, to ensure system integration and correct functionality, as and when required within specified timeframe.
    • Inspect, test and verify that all automation and control systems and/or instruments conform to the approved design documentation by means of internal quality assurance documentation as and when required within specified timeframe.
    • To execute C2 power on commissioning that includes motor starter functionality checks, motor starter communication setup, motor direction test, MCC/PLC interfacing checks, PLC power up checks, instrument calibration, digital and analog signals loop checks, AOV functionality checks and communication network setup.
    • To execute C3 cold commissioning that includes start-up, emergency stop, stop sequence testing, process and safety interlock testing and electrical starter parameters testing
    • To execute C4 hot commissioning that includes start-up sequence testing, stop sequence testing, emergency stop sequence, process and safety interlocks testing, electrical starter parameters testing and system optimisation.
  • Innovation:
    • Identify areas of innovation that may lead to increased productivity, automation, reduced costs, time and material wastages and increased profitability
  • Engineer and design automation and control systems pertaining to process equipment
  • Design and develop software applications based on specifications or new concepts
  • Understand client requirements for HMI/communication interface, networking and create specifications based on these requirements.
  • Troubleshoot issues with existing company installed systems.
  • Write user manuals to communicate functionality of company developed program.
  • Technical writing including Software Documentation (e.g. Test Plan, Operating Manual with Troubleshooting Guide)
  • Arrange and participate in Software FATs and work with Process Engineers to ensure proper implementation of features
  • Participate in RAMBO reviews, HAZOP reviews when required, to ensure the project is designed according to project/client requirements and local/international standards
  • Participate in control document reviews such as design criteria, RAT lists, trip matrix and safety integrity level trip matrix to ensure it conforms to project specifications and within schedule
  • Review and approve related vendor information details to ensure it conforms to project/client requirements and to local/international standards
  • To commission automation and control systems according to project-based control and commissioning procedures, to ensure system integration and correct functionality, as and when required within specified timeframe.
  • Inspect, test and verify that all automation and control systems and/or instruments conform to the approved design documentation by means of internal quality assurance documentation as and when required within specified timeframe.
  • To execute C2 power on commissioning that includes motor starter functionality checks, motor starter communication setup, motor direction test, MCC/PLC interfacing checks, PLC power up checks, instrument calibration, digital and analog signals loop checks, AOV functionality checks and communication network setup.
  • To execute C3 cold commissioning that includes start-up, emergency stop, stop sequence testing, process and safety interlock testing and electrical starter parameters testing
  • To execute C4 hot commissioning that includes start-up sequence testing, stop sequence testing, emergency stop sequence, process and safety interlocks testing, electrical starter parameters testing and system optimisation.
  • Identify areas of innovation that may lead to increased productivity, automation, reduced costs, time and material wastages and increased profitability
  • Tertiary qualification in automation or control or related field
  • +-5 years experience in process plants or similar enviroment
  • PLC experience required

Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualification in automation or control or related field
  • +-5 years experience in process plants or similar enviroment
  • PLC experience required
02 May 2025;   from: careers24.com

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