Control Systems Engineer (PTA)

This position is responsible for the design, development and testing of any given control system according to client specific requirements.

Key performance areas:

To design a cost-effective solution for projects in order to meet the customer needs.

To prepare a functional and detailed design of the approved solution for the client to ensure the effective development thereof.

To design system architecture for software implementations.

To design industrial communication networks for software implementations (ethernet, fibre, Profinet, etc.)

To design, develop, test, and implement PLC programs according to client specifications and ensure the optimal functioning thereof.

To design, develop, test, and implement SCADA and/or HMI applications according to client specifications and ensure the optimal functioning thereof.

To develop simulation applications for testing and training purposes.

To develop QCP documentation for factory acceptance testing.

To perform factory acceptance tests to ensure that the designed solution is fully functional.

To implement the complete solution at the client and ensure the optimal functioning thereof.

To develop QCP documentation for site acceptance testing.

To perform site acceptance tests to ensure that the designed solution is fully functional.

To provide training and assistance to the client, to ensure that the client is able to use the system within the design constraints.

To provide post project system support for the client as and when required.

Experience and Minimum Requirements:

B.Eng Electrical and Electronics / B.Tech, Technical Diploma or NQF Equivalent in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering

3-5 years of relevant industrial automation experience.

Practical experience in Control System Design, Development, FAT Testing and Commissioning.

An intermediate to advanced understanding of fibre networks and the methodology thereof and practical experience in Ethernet networks and switches.

An intermediate to advanced understanding of PLC programming and the methodology thereof with practical experience in at least one of the following industry automation platforms:

Siemens, Schneider, Allan Bradley, Omron, Beckhoff, Mitsubishi

An intermediate to advanced understanding of SCADA development and the methodology thereof with practical experience in at least one of the following industry supervisory platforms: Wonderware, Siemens, Schneider, Allan Bradley, Adriot.

An intermediate to advanced understanding of relational databases and report generation and the methodology thereof with practical experience in Microsoft SQL and Microsoft Reporting Services.

Exposure to mining industry will be advantageous

Required competencies:

Attention to detail

Analytical Thinking

Interpersonal, team and relationship building skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Ability to take initiative and make decisions under pressure

Ability to adapt to changing business and client environments/requirements

Ability to demonstrate high ethical standards