Minimum Requirements


Grade 12, Degree/B-Tech/Diploma (N6 or S4) in Electrical (PLC and Automation) Engineering.
Professional improvement with ECSA.
6 years’ experience in the PLC and automation maintenance improvement environment.
Good experience with PLC, SCADA systems and networks.
Competent with Wonderware In Touch SCADA software, Modicon PLC software, Modsoft, Concept, XBT, Panelmate (HMI) and Unity.
Knowledge on communication networks such as optical fibre systems, serial communications, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, Modbus and Modbus Plus
High degree of computer literacy.
Code 08 drivers licence.


Primary Duties

The incumbent will ensure availability of an effective plant and continuous water supply to customers. The critical functions will include:


Financial management of periodic asset management and life-cycle costing
SCADA fault repairs on software and hardware
To perform PLC, HMI, Networks, and SCADA systems maintenance, troubleshooting, faultfinding, and programming modifications
Commissioning of SCADA & PLC installations on site
Maintain PLC software and hardware
Maintain Communication Networks
Optical Fibre Network LAN & WAN
Compliance to Planned Maintenance
Provide support to ensure plant availability and reliability
Project Management r.t. Periodic Maintenance, Replacements and Refurbishment projects


Knowledge


Asset Management principles and life – cycle costing
Control System design
PLC programming
Benchmarking techniques
In- depth knowledge of PLC networks and communications to intelligent devices
Advanced electrical fault – finding techniques
PLC and Automation design principles
Knowledge and application of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001