Process Systems Engineer

We have a vacancy in Tunney, Germiston for a Process Systems Engineer (Automation engineer, Control Engineer, Control Systems Engineer)

The salary is negotiable and market related, depending on experience and availability.

Here are some of the KPI’s that will be part of the position:

• Engineer and design automation and control systems pertaining to process equipment
• Design and develop software applications based on specifications or new concepts
• Understand client requirements for HMI/communication interface, networking and create specifications based on these requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues with existing company installed systems.
• Write user manuals to communicate functionality of company developed program.
• Technical writing including Software Documentation (e.g. Test Plan, Operating Manual with Troubleshooting Guide)
• Arrange and participate in Software FATs and work with Process Engineers to ensure proper implementation of features
• Participate in RAMBO reviews, HAZOP reviews when required, to ensure the project is designed according to project/client requirements and local/international standards
• Participate in control document reviews such as design criteria, RAT lists, trip matrix and safety integrity level trip matrix to ensure it conforms to project specifications and within schedule
• Review and approve related vendor information details to ensure it conforms to project/client requirements and to local/international standards
• To commission automation and control systems according to project-based control and commissioning procedures, to ensure system integration and correct functionality, as and when required within specified timeframe.
• Inspect, test and verify that all automation and control systems and/or instruments conform to the approved design documentation by means of internal quality assurance documentation as and when required within specified timeframe.
• To execute C2 power on commissioning that includes motor starter functionality checks, motor starter communication setup, motor direction test, MCC/PLC interfacing checks, PLC power up checks, instrument calibration, digital and analog signals loop checks, AOV functionality checks and communication network setup.
• To execute C3 cold commissioning that includes start-up, emergency stop, stop sequence testing, process and safety interlock testing and electrical starter parameters testing
• To execute C4 hot commissioning that includes start-up sequence testing, stop sequence testing, emergency stop sequence, process and safety interlocks testing, electrical starter parameters testing and system optimisation
• Identify areas of innovation that may lead to increased productivity, automation, reduced costs, time and material wastages and increased profitability