Job Opportunity Consultant Automation Engineer/Technologist
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 28, 2023
Reference Number: RAN230822-1
Position: Consultant Automation Engineer/Technologist
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Department: Strategy
Employment Type: Permanent
Country: South Africa
Province: Gauteng
City: Glenvista
Site: Rietvlei
Overview:
We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Consultant Automation Engineer/Technologist to join our team.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in overseeing and maintaining automation plants and sub-plants within the water supply infrastructure.
As a custodian of these assets, you will be responsible for their proper specification, installation, operation, and maintenance, ensuring optimal service levels are achieved while minimizing lifecycle costs.
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Minimum Requirements:
Essential Qualifications:
- Formal engineering qualifications (MTech, MEng, MScEng degree)
- Professional Registration with the Engineering Council of SA
- 6 to 10 years of experience in industrial automation (measurement, control, and instrumentation) engineering/infrastructure management
- Minimum of 3 years of management experience
Desirable Qualifications:
- Advanced Management Programme
- Membership in a fraternal voluntary association
Primary Responsibilities:
Working under the guidance of the Automation Asset Manager, you will:
- Lead and manage activities within your section to optimize the lifecycle performance of specific asset categories.
- Develop, execute, and manage the section’s business plan in alignment with departmental and divisional goals.
- Establish and maintain standards for asset performance, maintenance regimes, deterioration rates, and lifespan.
- Provide updated plans and cost estimates for each asset’s management, contributing to the integrated Asset Management Plan.
- Supervise asset assessors and maintenance staff, overseeing condition assessments, audits, and maintenance support.
- Review and enhance design specifications, operating procedures, and maintenance routines.
- Approve new asset specifications to ensure their lifecycle performance is adequately addressed.
- Develop the annual budget for Automation asset management and practice effective financial management and control.
- Foster staff development through performance monitoring, coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
- Initiate and lead Automation asset management projects.
- Drive technical advancements and world-class expertise in your asset category.
- Manage human and material resources, monitoring staff performance and implementing succession strategies.
- Ensure budget adherence by closely monitoring expenses and addressing variances.
- Cultivate a culture of teamwork and achievement through frequent feedback and communication.
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge:
- Specification, design, operation, and maintenance of automation engineering assets.
- Financial and economic principles, including life cycle costing.
- Condition assessment techniques, performance measurement, and evaluation.
- Asset rehabilitation technology.
- Principles of plant maintenance and reliability.
- Principles of asset management.
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Skills:
- Technical report writing and specification development.
- SCADA and HMI installation and commissioning.
- PLC programming, configuration, and I/O installation.
- Installation and wiring of instruments to PLC and control panel I/Os.
- Construction, installation, and commissioning of electrical control panels.
- Troubleshooting, redesign, and re-wiring of control panels.
- System alarm reporting and logging.
- Industrial networking and telemetry systems.
- Production of P&ID and AsBuilt drawings.
Attitude:
- Customer service orientation.
- Critical evaluation and decision-making skills.
- Effective planning, organizing, and communication abilities.
- Strong interpersonal and people management skills.
- Self-management and proactive problem-solving approach.
- Project management planning, tools, and techniques.
- Networking skills for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Spatial analysis and interpretation expertise.
Join our team and contribute to the advancement of automation engineering within the water supply infrastructure. Your expertise and dedication will play a pivotal role in ensuring optimal asset performance and cost-effective operation. Apply by September 4, 2023, to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
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