Automation Engineer

Job Overview

The Engineer Automation is responsible for providing specialist onsite support relating to automation systems, process control, construction activities, commissioning, testing, training, and operational readiness across the plant environment. The incumbent will play a key role in ensuring that all automation and control systems are implemented, maintained, and optimised in line with PPC operational requirements, engineering standards, safety standards, and business strategy.

• Bachelor of Technology Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, (NQF level
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• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (NQF level
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• Valid Driver’s License code B with own vehicle
• 5 - 7 years Experience in Process Control and Instrumentation or
• 5 - 7 years Experience in Process Control and Instrumentation both in integrated cement operations
• Clinker and cement manufacturing experience
• Experience in the management of IT / PCS projects within cement industry

• Review the conceptual, basic and detailed design related to process control and instrumentation and ensure adherence to the PPC standards.
• Provide technical advice and input to the Project team on quality and procurement-related matters
• Provide process control, instrumentation, and automation support to project teams, construction teams and operational teams
• Maintain alignment between the project team and operational teams related to the subject matter
• Maintain alignment between the project team and industrial support/Group process control and instrumentation specialist related to the subject matter
• Assist on-site during the construction and commissioning of the project
• Assist Dwaalboom PC&I department to review and update policies and procedures based on project learnings
• Manage the change management procedure related to project process control
• Quality inspections and checks
• Report on project progress activities on site
• Act as a lead on the project with regard to process control and instrumentation
• Deep skills in PCS7 skills in including programming, object block, PID loop tuning etc.
• Skills in specific electric/electronic cement plant equipment maintenance, like for example:
• Combustion gas analyser
• Stack emissions analysers monitoring systems
• Repair, maintenance and commissioning of new Motor control Centres (MCC) with DP Profibus equipment like Siemens Simocode and ABB smart relays.
• High skills in industrial field buses (especially Profibus DP), troubleshooting, assessment, improvement and performance monitoring in both fibre optic and copper wiring
• Deep understanding of installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of frequency converters (ABB and Siemens), soft starters, liquid starters, in low and medium voltage and from 1.2 kW to 3 MW power.
• Apply deep understanding of cement manufacturing process, interlocks in main equipment, start up sequences, combustion stations, hydraulic systems, mills, kilns, separator, process fans, specific protection machine interlocks, wide range sensors: like level (including nuclear level switches), pressure, temperature, current, voltage, gas, vibration, flow, position, and other sensors.
• Calibration, repair, maintenance and commissioning of weighbridges, weight feeders, Coriolis, flowmeters, Pfister, scales, and weighing systems in general.
• Develop and feedback a specific care plan for areas related with control, automation and instrumentation
• Support the Engineering Manager in CAPEX definition, supervision and planning in areas under their responsibilities
• Support Dwaalboom PC&I department with upgrades to their process control systems, and ensure that electrical and instrumentation drawings are correct and up to date
• Participate in PPC’s digitalisation efforts from a manufacturing systems technology perspective
• Ensure process control strategies and processes are in line with industry specifications and regulations.

• Balance risk with the cost for the project in line with PPC standards
• Monitor progress and performance of the project in line with the PC&I standards and the contractual agreement specifications.
• Conduct a…