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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.\nSpecificJob Responsibility\nThe specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;\nAct as first responder to control room operation related problems,\n\nDotroubleshooting that may arise from controlsystem equipment failure or software modifications,\n\nAssistin coordinating and executingthe installation of new and retrofit control systems using SIEMENS PLC Controllers and I / O system,\n\nAssistin scoping, coordinatingand executingthe design, development, documentation of advance control systems, DCS, PLC, HMI, and SCADA program code,\n\nAssistin coordinating and executingthe performance testing of operating systems, electrical or electronic communication system and inspection ofequipment to detect potential defects\n\nUpdate and doSCADAdevelopment andchanges,\n\nConfigure system 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interfaces,\n\nStrong technical skills related to instrumentation and control,\n\nMust be familiar with industry bets practises (ISA),\n\nWorking knowledge fornew control system installationsand control system upgrades will be advantageous,\n\nMust be able to use job specific hand tools,\n\nKey Job Attributes\nExcellent communication skills,\n\nSelf-disciplined, motivatedand organized,\n\nOrganisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload.,\n\nAnalytical and decision makingskills,\n\nBe able to perform under pressure,\n\nAbility to perform troubleshooting on Automation and Control Systems will be advantageous,\n\nExceptional skills in the ability to prioritize workload,\n\nAbility to work un-supervised on different projects simultaneously,\n\nAbility to multi-task when executing different projects,\n\nExperience required to perform in this job\nMinimum of 5yearsofexperience in industrial automatedcontrol systems, complex software suites, analog and digital control 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