Process Control Manager

Network Engineering; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Engineering in Johannesburg is seeking a Process Control Manager to oversee instrumentation and electrical projects, set standards for process control equipment, and act as a consultant to factories.

You will develop SCADA systems, PLC programming, and fault-find on instrumentation and process control systems, with travel to various factories and short-term relocations as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in PLC programming (Siemens & Allen Bradley) and SCADA software advantageous.
• BEng, BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering (Light Current), Mechatronics, or Electronic Engineering preferred.
• GCC will be advantageous; N6 qualification with extensive experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Scope project requirements related to instrumentation and electrical projects.
• Manage or lead instrumentation and electrical projects.
• Develop SCADA systems, PLC programming, and fault-find on instrumentation and process control systems.
• Set standards and policies for process control equipment and instrumentation at all factories.
• Travel to various factories and live away from home for short periods.
• Design and develop process and machine control systems.
• Assist factories in fault-finding, machine breakdowns, and process failures.
• Apply proper standards and legal electrical practices at factories.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA development

Electrical engineering

Fault finding

Project leadership

Education

BEng / BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering (Light Current)

Mechatronics

Electronic Engineering

N6 qualification

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

SCADA software

Job description

Process Control Manager

Reference: NES018165-Phind-1

As the Process Control Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing instrumentation and electrical projects or sub-projects, setting standards and policies regarding process control equipment, and acting as an electrical and instrumentation consultant to factories. You will also be involved in Scada development, PLC programming, and fault-finding on instrumentation and process control systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

Main Purpose of the Job:

• Scope project requirements related to instrumentation and electrical projects.
• Manage or lead instrumentation and electrical projects.
• Develop Scada systems, PLC programming, and fault-find on instrumentation and process control systems.
• Set standards and policies for process control equipment and instrumentation at all factories.
• Keep abreast of relevant instrumentation and electrical developments.
• Act as a consultant to factories on upgrades and new projects.
• Travel to various factories and live away from home for short periods.
• Keep process control systems up to date by upgrading end-of-life systems.
• Design and develop process and machine control systems.
• Assist factories in fault-finding, machine breakdowns, and process failures.
• Apply proper standards and legal electrical practices at factories.

Qualifications and Experience

• BEng, BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering (Light Current), Mechatronics, or Electronic Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in PLC programming (Siemens & Allen Bradley) and Scada software advantageous.
• GCC will be advantageous.
• N6 qualification with extensive experience may also be considered.

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