Job Advert Summary

Automation Control Solutions (ACS) is a market leader in Southern Africa in the field of Process Control Instrumentation. ACS provides world-renowned products, specialised training, after sales service and technical support. We represent Emerson Automation Solutions, in Southern and Eastern Africa.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the incumbent will implement and commission Control Systems and Field Equipment according to client requirements and specifications. To assume Control Systems Engineering role in support of customer requirements and expectations as part of the ACS Sales and service solution. Execute DCS configuration projects within time and budget.

Minimum Requirements

Academic Qualifications

A minimum requirement is one or more of the following in the field of Engineering :

Electrical and Electronic
Computer and Electronic
Electrical
Electronic
Computer
Mechatronic
Industrial
Chemical

A minimum requirement is one or more of the qualifications below:

Master of Engineering (M.Eng) (NQF9)
Bachelor / Baccalaureus of Engineering (B.Eng) (NQF8)
Master of Science BSC. Master of Engineering (NQF9)
Bachelor of Science BSC. Honours in Engineering (NQF8)
Bachelor of Science BSC. Engineering, (NQF8)

Experience

NQF9: Minimal years experience

NQF8: 2 or more years experience

Control Systems environment configuring, testing, commissioning instrumentation of control systems
DCS and or PLC and SCADA Configuration Experience
DeltaV DCS experience would be an advantage
Basic Understanding of Project Execution according to Industrial / Systematic procedures
Office: Word, Excel
Report writing skills
Good understanding working with Microsoft Windows 10 Experience and MS Server 2016/19 advantage. E.g., Formatting and installing operating systems. Computer hardware and BIOS setup.
Basic Software configuration skills of any Product: e.g., V-Basic, Python, MATLAB, C++

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Performance Areas

Maintain and improve relationships with key stakeholders
Project execution with quality and consistency
Work in conjunction with Senior Engineers, Project Manager/s ensuring project execution within time and Budget
Strict adherence to ACS policies and procedures
Complete Emerson Training for TIER1 within 2-3 months
Respectable Knowledge of Emerson DCS Hardware and Software
Good Understanding of various Control System Cabinet designs according to Emerson standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Solid knowledge relating to engineering within a Process Control environment
Solid knowledge relating to control system project execution:

o Configuration,
o Testing
o Installation
o Commissioning
o Support

Provide configuration support for Junior Engineers
Ability to interpret a User Requirement Specification: P&ID’s, logic diagrams, cause and effect diagrams, sequence diagrams, control narratives, Cable Block diagrams and configure the DCS according to specifications
Provide technical product service and support to customers
Knowledge of serial interfaces such as Modbus, DeviceNet and Profibus
Knowledge of Industrial Ethernet interfaces such as Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, Profinet
Competent in configuring graphical interfaces
Competent in the configuration of Function Block Diagram, Sequential Function chart and Structures Text
Competent in control system Server/ Workstation and software version upgrading and migration
Competent in hardware and software fault finding from system to instrument
Competent in Windows 10 and Server 2016/9 installation and setup of networks and Domains
Ensure ACS and Customer safety practices at all times
Competent in working with MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook

Behavioural Competencies

Passion for learning about DeltaV DCS hardware and software
Passion working with computers
Maintain focus and self-control
Maintain effective internal team relationships
Maintain effective external customer relationships
Produce and maintain quality and technical results
Share functional expertise with team members
Work smart and effective
Be innovative and creative
Ensure proper communication to team members and managers

General Requirements

Drivers Licence (Code EB) or better

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