Automation engineer

JOB TYPE: CONTRACT(1 YEAR)
JOB LOCATION: SOUTH WEST ZONE

JOB SUMMARY:
Automation engineers are expected to ensure that all the automated and electrical systems under their care operate at peak efficiency. They are required also test and troubleshoot these systems. They are expected to understand process control and have a least a good knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers.

QUALIFICATION
• Bachelors or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automation, Industrial Software, Instrumentation Engineering
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in an FMCG environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION
• Monitor implementation of preventive maintenance of automation/electrical equipments in the plant.
• Monitor regularly status of automation/electrical equipment, recommend and/or coordinate repair activities in the plant.
• Ensure and maintain high reliability of automation/electrical equipment, recommend spare parts needs.
• Ensure availability of electrical & automation tools, softwares, and electrical diagram documentation for all equipment in the plant.
• Ensure capability development (regular coaching and training) of subordinates to enhance their efficiency and ability to carry out current and future responsibilities.
• Identify and lead cost and technical improvement projects in the plant.
• Ensure timely delivery of quality troubleshooting services to all bottling and utility equipment as required to eliminate breakdowns

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Knowledge of software engineering working with advanced automated control systems.
• In depth knowledge of Siemens Simatic S7, WInCC and knowledge of Siemens S5 programming will be an advantage.
• Excellent technical knowledge and design of control systems, pneumatics, electronics and electrical systems.
• Good experience in high and low voltage control circuits, and electric motors.
• Strong leadership, people management & multi-tasking skills, with a result-oriented disposition. Strong sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.
• Additional knowledge of drive systems (wide range of frequency converters and servo drives) would be beneficial.

Qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and CV as an attachment in MS Word or PDF format to: [email protected] stating the position and the job reference code as the subject of the e-mail address. Not later than two weeks from the date of this publication