Process Control Manager Johannesburg East

Network Engineering; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Engineering is seeking a Process Control Manager to oversee instrumentation and electrical projects, set standards, and act as a consultant for factories. You will lead Scada development, PLC programming, and fault-finding on process control systems across multiple sites.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields, with a minimum of 3 years in manufacturing. Travel to factories and live-away assignments are part of the job, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in PLC programming (Siemens & Allen-Bradley) and SCADA software advantageous.
• GCC qualification will be advantageous/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.
• 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.

Education

BEng (Electrical Engineering) / BSc Eng (Electrical)

Mechatronics

Electronic Engineering

N6 qualification considered

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:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Scope project requirements related to instrumentation and electrical projects.
2. Manage or lead instrumentation and electrical projects.
3. Develop Scada systems, PLC programming, and fault-find on instrumentation and process control systems.
4. Set standards and policies for process control equipment and instrumentation at all factories.
5. Keep abreast of relevant instrumentation and electrical developments.
6. Act as a consultant to factories on upgrades and new projects.
7. Travel to various factories and live away from home for short periods.
8. Keep process control systems up to date by upgrading end-of-life systems.
9. Design and develop process and machine control systems.
10. Assist factories in fault-finding, machine breakdowns, and process failures.
11. 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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