Software, Engineer

OverallJobPurpose

• The software engineer must be able to maintainexisting control system software, be able to add new software functionality / devices, analyse control system problems and identifyareas / systems that can help improve on the control system availability.Be proactive in continuous system and process control optimization.

SpecificJob Responsibility

The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;

• Act as first responder to control room operation related problems,

• Dotroubleshooting that may arise from controlsystem equipment failure or software modifications,

• Assistin coordinating and executingthe installation of new and retrofit control systems using SIEMENS PLC Controllers and I / O system,

• Assistin scoping, coordinatingand executingthe design, development, documentation of advance control systems, DCS, PLC, HMI, and SCADA program code,

• Assistin coordinating and executingthe performance testing of operating systems, electrical or electronic communication system and inspection ofequipment to detect potential defects

• Update and doSCADAdevelopment andchanges,

• Configure system hardware, softwareand SCADA to match field related modifications

• Provide technical direction and support to trainees,

• Understand the control philosophy of the process plant,

• Perform standby duties as required,

• Adhere to site DCS standards and good practises

• Any other task as may be delegated upon by the softwareSuperintendent

Job SpecificCompetencies

• Goodknowledge of digital electronics,

• Excellent knowledge of Siemens PCS7, Siemens TIA andStep 7

• Working knowledgeand understanding ofnetwork communication, including TCP/IP, ProfibusDP, ProfibusPA and Modbussystems;includinginstallation and testing,

• Understanding of system drawings, including GA’s, Wiring schematics, termination diagrams and P&ID’s (Piping and Instrumentation diagrams),

• Excellent knowledge of STL, SCL, FBD, CFC’s and SFC,

• Good knowledge of C, C++ or Visual Basic,

• General knowledge in OsisoftPI Historian,

• General knowledge in Advance control systems,

• Good knowledge in OPC interfaces,

• Strong technical skills related to instrumentation and control,

• Must be familiar with industry bets practises (ISA),

• Working knowledge fornew control system installationsand control system upgrades will be advantageous,

• Must be able to use job specific hand tools,

Key Job Attributes

• Excellent communication skills,

• Self-disciplined, motivatedand organized,

• Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload.,

• Analytical and decision makingskills,

• Be able to perform under pressure,

• Ability to perform troubleshooting on Automation and Control Systems will be advantageous,

• Exceptional skills in the ability to prioritize workload,

• Ability to work un-supervised on different projects simultaneously,

• Ability to multi-task when executing different projects,

Experience required to perform in this job

• Minimum of 5yearsofexperience in industrial automatedcontrol systems, complex software suites, analog and digital control systems, and Instrumentation with the usage of instruments for data recording and troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineeringor related qualification;

• Registered member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)

• Ability to register as a member of the Engineering Registration Board of Zambia (ERB)

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