Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer Job Johannesburg area,Johannesburg North South Africa,Engineering

Location: Johannesburg North

Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF JOB FUNCTION:
The incumbent will be responsible for E&I and control systems project engineering, design, product development, procurement, installation and commissioning of projects; locally and abroad.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES:

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Engineering, Pr.Eng / Pr.Tech.
Relevant post graduate qualifications albeit technical, management or business related could be advantageous.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years experience within the field of E&I and control systems engineering and construction.
At least 2 years plant commissioning experience.

Knowledge required:

PLC’s programming and fault diagnostics.
Instrumentation calibration and fault finding.
Instrumentation specification.
Control system specification.
Understanding of P&’s and PFD’s
In depth understanding of networks and communication protocols
Budgeting principles and control.

Skills:

Designing and developing new control systems
Maintaining and modifying existing systems
Managing operations
Working collaboratively with design engineers, purchases and other internal staff
Liaising with clients, suppliers, contractors and relevant authorities
Project managing within cost and time constrained environments
Troubleshooting and problem-solving
Understanding and ensuring compliance with the health and safety regulations and quality standards
Writing computer software
Commercial awareness.
Team leadership skills.
Listening to, interpreting and understanding feedback from clients and team members.
Interpersonal motivational skills.
Sound written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards.
Planning, design, specification, costing, procurement, reporting, construction, commissioning and handover on E&I and control system packages.
Provide technical leadership to all dependent project disciplines.
Management of suppliers and sub-contractors.
Maintain the ECSA professional registration and manage own development.