Senior Engineer Electrical - Progress-Process and Reliability, Infrastructure and Maintenance
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Strategy & Planning
• Lead APC projects; and organize and negotiate the allocation of resources.
• Apply agile methodology in the design of digital technology enabled solutions to support the AMSA business transformation.
• Work with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations.
• Ensure the efficient utilization of resources within the area of responsibility.
• Oversee all reports and documentation related to system support and projects in the environment.
• Conduct system feasibility studies and testing.
• Develop and implement all functional policies and procedures, including those for system architecture, standards, purchasing, and service provision.
Acquisition & Deployment
• Manage and control a project portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of control, instrumentation, and electrical related systems.
• Assist with the review hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts and pursue master agreements to capitalize on economies of scale.
• Define and communicate corporate plans, policies, and standards for the department for acquiring, implementing, and operating APC systems.
Operational Management
• Provide APC third line maintenance support for plants.
• Focus on exceptional client service through understanding the AMSA business challenges and provide enterprise wide technology solutions.
• Provide insight and advice to alleviate customer needs around APC.
• Strong Project Management and interpersonal skills, preferably with a demonstrated track record of delivery using structured methodologies.
• Keep up current with trends and issues in the APC field
Minimum requirements
- B-Eng Degree (NQF 8/10) in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
- Minimum 8 years experience managing Advanced Process Control (APC) and Process Automation (PA) systems
- Minimum 8 years experience in the Steel industry will be advantageous
- Experience in Digital Transformation:
- Level 1 cyber security
- Virtualisation
- Active directory in the process control environment
- Internet of things
- Substantial exposure to data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, and outsourced systems
- Excellent understanding of project management principles
- Demonstrated ability to apply APC technologies in solving business problems
- In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to APC
- Ability to set and manage prioritites judiciously
Personal Attributes:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
- Exceptionally self-motivated and directed
- Keen attention to detail
- Superior analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities
- Exceptional service orientation