Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer (Production)

Chainlink Recruitment; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer in Kempton Park, South Africa. The successful candidate will oversee the electrical and instrumentation team, ensuring maintenance operations align with company objectives. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role is required, along with a relevant engineering degree. This position offers an opportunity to engage in diverse projects within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 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 manufacturing.
• A valid driver’s license & Own Transport.
• Experience in MCC and specification LV and MV reticulation.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain DCS database, software and configuration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and efficient maintenance operation of the factory.
• Draw up maintenance schedules for all equipment in the plant.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis investigations of plant equipment failures.
• Program, design and modify PLC, DCS and Industrial Computer network systems.
• Negotiate with suppliers for equipment and services.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical problem-solving

Project management

Maintenance scheduling

Fault finding

Programming PLC/DCS

Root Cause Analysis

Education

B Eng/BSc Eng degree in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

DCS

Fieldbus communication protocols

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly capable Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer. This role will report to the Engineering and Maintenance Manager and the incumbent will lead and manage the electrical and instrumentation team. Responsible for electrical and instrumentation, safety systems, maintenance, and repairs of electrical equipment within the manufacturing facilities at our company in line with the company\'s overall objectives. The individual will play a role in asset care development plans and take lead on electrical and instrumentation scope of work on projects.

THE POSITION

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.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure smooth and efficient maintenance operation of the factory.
• Ensure good maintenance standards are implemented to minimize down time 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 to improve plant efficiency by optimising the available equipment. Conduct Root Cause Analysis investigations of plant equipment failures to reduce breakdown hours on plant 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.
• Program, 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 fulfillment 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 applications for improvement projects.
• Ensure a clean and organised 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 proper specifications 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.

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.