Programmer (Instrumentation) – Band 8

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Lion Smelter

Steelpoort, Limpopo
Ref. No. LIOHR429

QUALIFICATIONS

• National diploma in Electrical Engineering specializing in Instrumentation or computer systems

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years heavy industry which includes 2 years in senior position within a programming environment.
• Sound programmable logic controllers (PLC) , Siemens S7 PLCs and Siemens Wincc Scada.
• Knowledge of SAP Maintenance Modules will be to your advantage
• Computer Literacy
• Knowledge of the HSEC system
• Good communication skills

JOB OBJECTIVES

In this role you will be reporting to the Superintendent (Instrumentation) for the following:

• Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
• Field instrumentation and various industrial networks (Ethernet, Profinet, Profibus, Modbus and fibre optic).
• Maintain plant availability and operational stability in accordance with required standards
• Maintain programming standards, integrity of operational interlocks and control philosophies
• Planned maintenance, schedules and shutdowns
• Acting in higher position, Overtime and Standby duties to be performed when so required
• May be required to work shifts
• Able to work under pressure; Adaptability; Attention to detail