Vacancy: Automation Project Engineer

Location: Richards Bay, KZN, South Africa

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer for PLC, HMI, SCADA and Database development in the project environment for off and on-site software and system commissioning requirements.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:
  • National Diploma in Electronics/Electrical engineering fields or Trade tested Electrician or Instrumentation Mechanician with 5-7 years of experience 
  • Code 8 (B) or 10 (C1) Drivers License
  • Own Transport will be advantageous
  • Relevant management certificate will be advantageous 
Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:
  • PLC software design and development of small to medium control systems with high attention to detail.
  • The ability to work independently and in a development team environment.
  • Software testing and simulation.
  • PLC Software Install and Commissioning on site.
  • Advanced MS Excel capabilities.
  • ABB VSD and DCS Experience.
  • Rockwell VSD and PLC Experience. 
  • Schneider VSD Experience. 
  • Aveva Intouch (wonderware), InSQL, Topserver experience.
Overall Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Ensure proper execution of software engineering within the agreed time limits
  • Create user requirements for integration of new systems.
  • Specify software requirements for quotations and tenders.
  • Effectively use PLC and VSD test equipment.
  • Troubleshooting PLC, VSD’s and current control loops. 
  • Read and Interpret drawings.
  • Specification of project construction and time-based requirements.
  • Always provide professional communication with the clients on site.
  • Provide technical guidance to junior technicians, team members and construction teams.
  • Understanding of OHS and MHS on site.
  • Development of FAT and SAT documentation. 
  • On Site commissioning of software and hardware, where required.
  • Emergency after hour support when required and agreed to.
Send your Curriculum Vitae via email to recruitment@kswsolutions.co.za