Electrical ,control and Automation Lead - Johannesburg, South Africa - Hatch

Hatch

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 day ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Requisition ID:87262

Job Category:
Engineering

Location:
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change.

With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate.

With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe.

With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space.

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated
Electrical Control and Automation Lead Engineer to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) in Johannesburg.

PDG helps clients reach their business goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure world-class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems.

Our engineering and project management and construction disciplines ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of projects globally across the metals and mining, infrastructure, and energy sectors.

We manage our clients' entire project lifecycle from studies to building assets, operating the assets, and developing efficiencies. Join our team and become part of a community that strives for positive change-providing the best solutions for our clients' toughest challenges

The responsibilities of the role include:

Preparation and review of all engineering documentation within discipline including, but not limited to, the following documents, lists, calculations and detail drawings; Instrumentation and Controls Design Criteria, Control Philosophy and conceptual design of industrial control systems, functional specifications, instrument index, I/O lists, instrumentation calculations, data sheets, specifications, selection and sizing, P&ID's, system architecture drawings, instrument location drawings, installation detail drawings, wiring and interconnection diagrams, ISA loop drawings, motor control schematics.
Compliance with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures for all engineering activates.
Collaboration with project management/engineering staff to achieve project objectives.
Conducting work in accordance with company safety and quality policies and procedures.
Participation in regular project meetings and assessment of ongoing project needs.
Checking and verifying construction drawings, vendor drawings, material requisitions and approval of bid tabulations and field checkout.
Perform field surveys, when necessary.
Provide construction support, commissioning and startup assistance as required

Skills/Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering with a strong interest in industrial process control, automation and computer systems
Experience with fieldbus technologies, networking and hardware.
Experience in commissioning industrial automation projects.
Demonstrated strong troubleshooting, analytical, technical problemsolving skills
High attention to details, motivation and commitment to quality and customer service
Ability to operate effectively and work under pressure in a fastpaced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to learn and quickly comprehend new concepts and technologies
Understanding of all aspects of software development and implementation
Willing to work outside of normal business hours and to travel to site as and when required
Knowledge of Windows & Basic Networking
Knowledge of Databases advantageous

Experience

10 + years' experience working in PLC programming and SCADA development.
Allen Bradley PLC and SCADA software experience essential.
Experience with digital communications and fieldbus technologies, networking and hardware

Desirable

Experience with Wonderware Archestra.
Experience with engineering tools such as SmartPlant Instrumentation (InTools, Intergraph), Plantspace P&ID (Intelligent P&ID's, Bentley, Microstation), 3D modeling (Bentley), and Relational Databases (administration & coordination).

Why join us?