The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;

• Act as first responder to control room operation related problems,
• Do troubleshooting that may arise from  control system equipment failure or software modifications,
• Assist in coordinating and executing the installation of new and retrofit control systems using SIEMENS PLC Controllers and I / O system,
• Assist in scoping, coordinating and executing the design, development, documentation of advance control systems, DCS, PLC, HMI, and SCADA program code,
• Assist in coordinating and executing the performance testing of operating systems, electrical or electronic communication system and inspection of equipment to detect potential defects
• Update and do SCADA development and changes,
• Configure system hardware, software and SCADA to match field related modifications
• Provide technical direction and support to trainees,
• Understand the control philosophy of the process plant,
• Perform standby duties as required,
• Adhere to site DCS standards and good practises
• Any other task as may be delegated upon by the software Superintendent

Job Specific Competencies 

• Good knowledge of digital electronics,
• Excellent knowledge of Siemens PCS7, Siemens TIA  and Step 7
• Working knowledge and understanding of network communication, including TCP/IP, Profibus DP, Profibus PA and Modbus systems; including installation and testing,
• Understanding of system drawings, including GA’s, Wiring schematics, termination diagrams and P&ID’s (Piping and Instrumentation diagrams),
• Excellent knowledge of STL, SCL, FBD, CFC’s and SFC,
• Good knowledge of C, C++ or Visual Basic,
• General knowledge in Osisoft PI Historian,
• General knowledge in Advance control systems,
• Good knowledge in OPC interfaces,
• Strong technical skills related to instrumentation and control,
• Must be familiar with industry bets practises (ISA),
• Working knowledge for new control system installations and control system upgrades will be advantageous,
• Must be able to use job specific hand tools,

Key Job Attributes

• Excellent communication skills,
• Self-disciplined, motivated and organized,
• Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload.,
• Analytical and decision making skills,
• Be able to perform under pressure,
• Ability to perform troubleshooting on Automation and Control Systems will be advantageous,
• Exceptional skills in the ability to prioritize workload,
• Ability to work un-supervised on different projects simultaneously,
• Ability to multi-task when executing different projects,

Experience required to perform in this job

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automated control systems, complex software suites, analog and digital control systems, and Instrumentation with the usage of instruments for data recording and troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering or related qualification;
• Registered member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)
• Ability to register as a member of the Engineering Registration Board of Zambia (ERB)