Control & Instrumentation Supervisor

**Requisition ID**:80073

**Job Category**:Construction

**Location**:Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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**Hwange Expansion Project**

**Construction Site Supervision - Control & Instrumentation**

**Summary**

The Construction Supervisor - (Control and Instrumentation) is responsible for overseeing of the EPC contractor construction activities and maintaining the project performance goals. The incumbent must be a competent person in the construction trade so that they may accurately evaluate the methods and performance in all respects of the scope elements of the project carried out by the EPC.

The incumbent will function in an on-site Control and Instrumentation (C&I) construction and commissioning environment, and as a result will also require strong C&I equipment installation and testing knowledge, specifically for the installation and testing of C&I systems. He/she would further need strong knowledge of control system design and equipment including control computers, PID controllers, DCS and PLC’s.

**Key Responsibilities**:
The incumbent will be responsible for the following key responsibilities:

- Construction Monitoring of the Power plant C&I systems, which is a GE Nexus DCS and various other PLC’s and associated equipment.
- Installation supervision and commissioning supervision of the above-mentioned plant,
- Participate in project progress and client meetings to review the progress and issues pertaining to his area of responsibility within the project,
- Assess EPC end-user operations and maintenance support documentation and procedures,
- Project deliverables imposed by the Project Manager and/or Resident Engineer, including planning and progress monitoring deliverables,
- Monthly Reporting on various project activities,
- Play a consultancy role for automation, protection and control systems for power plant equipment.
- Interfacing and working with others in a multi-disciplinary EPC project,
- Interfacing with client and EPC on daily basis,
- Monitor progress and review the EPC contractor’s Quality Control Plans (QCP’s),
- Assists in the coordination of the design deliverables to support continuous and efficient construction,
- Communicates the identification, management and resolution of deficiencies and non-conformance to the Resident Engineer,
- Displays and actively promotes behavior aligned to Hatch’s goal of achieving a total safety culture by:

- Leading in investigation of all serious incidents reported and ensuring that all follow-up actions are carried out.
- Participating in audits of work areas.
- Attending all identified safety training.
- Acting as a mentor for the implementation of Hatch safety standards to contractors.
- Ensures governance on projects in compliance to Hatch and Client policies and procedures.
- Carries clear responsibility and accountability for delivery of the project goals as set down by the client/project manager.
- Ensures that safety codes and other applicable regulations are followed.

**Other**
- The role requires travel and residence at the construction site in Hwange, Zimbabwe.
- Valid Passport and good physical health.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
- Knowledge of Mandarin/Chinese will be an advantage.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**

**Qualifications**
- National Higher Diploma Electronics, B Tech/ BSc (Electronics), B Eng (Electronics) Degree (Minimum/Essential)

**Experience and Competence**

The incumbent must have experience and work competences in the following area:

- 8 Years construction experience in Power Plant Control and Instrumentation, PLC and DCS systems.
- Strong knowledge of GE or ABB DCS systems.
- Strong knowledge of C&I installation world best practices.
- Sound understanding of various design code applicable to Power Plant Control and Instrumentation, PLC and DCS systems and associated equipment.
- Experience in Electronics Engineering and designs.
- Operational experience in the various aspects of Power Plant Control and Instrumentation, PLC and DCS systems and associated equipment.
- Control and Instrumentation functional design review