Electrical And Instrumentation Engineer

Electrical And Instrumentation Engineer

Reporting to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager, the incumbent must:

Be passionate about the electrical and instrumentation engineering field with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, demonstrating flexibility to effectively respond to continually changing internal and external business conditions. Have a proven track record of managing E&I; teams, being objective-driven with KPIs (OEE, Availability, MTBF, MTTR, Safety, and Cost). Be strategic and proactive on maintenance schedules, shutdown planning, and rapid response to breakdowns with RCA for prevention of reoccurrence. Be able to manage and coordinate projects, taking responsibility and ownership of the plant within their scope. Responsibilities include,





but are not limited to:

Ensure smooth and efficient maintenance operation of the Jumbo Centre factory. Ensure good maintenance standards are implemented to minimize downtime and cost. Draw up maintenance schedules for all equipment in the plant and ensure that these schedules are maintained. Inspect all sections of the plant frequently to assess demands on the electrical department and develop action plans accordingly. Conduct fault finding on machines and improve plant efficiency by optimizing the available equipment. Identify process improvements by modifying or replacing plant equipment and bring such information to the attention of management. Program, design, and modify PLC, DCS, and Industrial Computer network systems, assisting in establishing and enforcing protocols for such systems. Attend FATs for E&I; and projects. Test newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications. Forecast and manage maintenance spending, assisting in the development, implementation,





and administration of departmental budgets. Generate reports for generator diesel consumption, electricity usage, etc., as required by management. Commission and operate all related C&I; systems/components required. Review and provide input on Electrical Engineering documentation and drawings (such as control schematics). Engage with E&I; and Control consulting engineers and manage them as required. Prepare Capex applications for improvement projects. Ensure a clean and organized work environment in line with 5S principles. Ensure contractor compliance with all company standards and procedures. Inform plant management of all situations or conditions that could result in downtime and take necessary remedial action to minimize downtime. Negotiate,





in the company's interests, with suppliers of equipment and services, ensuring proper specifications are given and that work done meets required standards. Be available to work outside of normal working hours in support of production and technical departments, which may entail call-out duty or phone call support as appropriate. Perform other tasks as specified by the Engineering Manager. Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently in a team and knowledge-sharing environment. Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and a practical approach to solving engineering problems. Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum qualification of a B Eng/BSc Eng degree in Electrical, Electronic,





or Mechatronic Engineering. At least 5+ years' experience as a Control and Instrumentation Engineer within the manufacturing or FMCG environment; pulp and paper manufacturing experience will be advantageous. A valid driver's license & own transport. Experience in MCC and specification LV and MV reticulation. Understanding of local standards SANS, OSHA, and electrical knowledge of Siemens, Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley, and Mitsubishi PLCs and associated hardware would be advantageous. Ability to troubleshoot and maintain DCS databases, software, and configuration of Siemens PLCs or similar systems. Knowledge of Fieldbus and Industrial Communication protocols such as Profibus DP/PA, Profinet, and Ethernet/IP would be advantageous.





Prior experience in Control and Instrumentation procurement, installation/construction. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. RELATION TO OTHERS: E&I; Foreman Mechanical Foreman Production Team Leaders Production Manager PERFORMANCE MEASURES: Asset OEE > 90% Failure rate trending down for all major equipment Maintenance program development in place Proactive Maintenance practices in place and effective Root Cause Failure Analysis Program in place and effective
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▶️ Electrical And Instrumentation Engineer
🖊️ Searchrsa
📍 Johannesburg