Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Searchrsa Full time

Reporting to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager. The incumbent must;

• Be passionate about electrical and instrumentation engineering field. Strong analytical and

problem-solving abilities with the flexibility to effectively respond to continually changing

internal and external business conditions.

• Proven track record of managing E&I teams, Objective driven, KPI (OEE, Availability, MTBF,

MTTR, Safety and Cost). Strategically and proactive on maintenance schedules, Shut planning,

rapid response to breakdown and RCA for prevention of reoccurrence.

• Be able to manage and coordinate projects, be responsible and take ownership of the plant

within their scope

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure smooth and efficient maintenance operation of the Jumbo Centre factory.

• Ensure good maintenance standards are implemented to minimize downtime and cost.

• Draw up maintenance schedules for all equipment in the plant and ensure that these

schedules are maintained.

• Inspect all sections of the plant frequently and to assess demands that will be made on the

electrical department, develop action plans accordingly.

• Do fault finding on machines and improve plant efficiency by optimizing the available

equipment.

• Identify improvements in the process that could be made by modifying or replacement of

plant and to bring such information to the attention of management.

• Programme, design and modify PLC, DCS and Industrial Computer network systems, and to

assist in establishing and enforcing protocol for such systems.

• Attend FATs for E&I and projects.

• Test newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfilment of contract specifications.

• Forecast and manage maintenance spending. Assist in the development, implementation, and

administration of departmental budgets.

• Generate reports for Generator diesel consumption, electricity usage, etc., as required by

management.

• Commissioning and operations of all related C&I systems/components required.

• Review and provide input on Electrical Engineering documentation and drawings (such as

control schematics).

• Engage with E&I and Control consulting engineers and manage them should the requirements

arise.

• Prepare Capex applicationsfor improvement projects.

• Ensure a clean and organized work environment in line with 5S.

• Ensuring contractor compliance to all company standards and procedures.

• Inform plant management of all situations or conditions that could result in downtime and to

take all such remedial action as is necessary to minimize downtime as a result thereof.

• Negotiate, in the company’s interests, with suppliers of equipment and services. Ensuring that

properspecifications are given to such suppliers, and that work done by such is of the required

standard.

• You will from time to time be required to work outside of normal working hours in support of

the production and technical departments. This may entail call out duty or phone call support

as appropriate.

• Perform other tasks as specified by the Engineering Manager.

• Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently in a team and knowledge sharing environment.

• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and a practical approach to solving engineering

problems.

DIRECTORS: I NIKFARD, IR NIKFARD

• Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum qualification of a B Eng/BSc Eng degree in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic

Engineering.

• At least 5+ years’ experience as a Control and Instrumentation Engineer within the

manufacturing or FMCG environment, pulp and paper manufacturing experience will be

advantage.

• A valid driver’s license & Own Transport

• Experience in MCC and specification LV and MV reticulation.

• Understand local standards SANS, OSHA and Electrical Knowledge of Siemens, Rockwell

Automation/Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi PLCs and associated hardware would be

advantageous.

• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain DCS database, software and configuration of Siemens

PLCs or similar systems.

• Knowledge of Fieldbus and Industrial Communication protocols such as Profibus DP/PA,

Profinet and Ethernet/IP would be advantageous.

• Prior experience in Control and Instrumentation procurement, installation/construction.

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.

RELATION TO OTHERS:

• E&I Foreman

• Mechanical Foreman

• Production Team Leaders

• Production Manager

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Asset OEE > 90%

• Failure rate trending down for all major equipment

• Maintenance program development in place

• Proactive Maintenance practices in place and effective

• Root Cause Failure Analysis Program in place and effectiv

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