Control & Instrumentation Technician at ManpowerGroup South Africa

Job Summary

Managing the physical assets under his control with regards to running order, preservation and increasing plant efficiency with a specific focus on Control and Automation.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure smooth and efficient maintenance operation of electrical equipment and installations at the Cape Town Factory for minimising unplanned plant downtime.
• Perform other tasks or initiatives around plant improvement as specified by the Electrical Engineer and Engineering Manager.
• Maintain a high standard of discipline and adherence to company procedures and required safety standards
• Enforce corrective discipline where required.
• Inspect all sections of the plant frequently and to assess demands that will be made on the control and automation and action plans accordingly.
• To do fault finding and root cause analysis on problem equipment and to improve plant efficiency by optimising the available equipment.
• To identify improvements in the process that could be made through the modification or replacement of plant equipment and to bring such information to the attention of management.
• To inform plant management of all situations or conditions that could result in downtime and to take all such remedial action as is necessary to minimise downtime as a result thereof.
• Prepare and conduct training related to plant control and automation as required (including coaching and mentoring of maintenance and operational staff).
• Negotiate, in the company’s interests, with suppliers of equipment and services. Ensure that proper specifications are given to such suppliers and that work done by such is of the required standard.
• Lead project teams to ensure improvement projects are completed timeously.
• Interdepartmental engagements for the purpose of knowledge transfer related to plant operation and maintenance.
• Management of control and automation critical spares and tools. Ordering of materials/ parts required for maintenance tasks.
• Standby support for shift electricians.
• Generate reports from SCADA system /SQL server for production analysis as required by management.
• To identify and conduct such training on computer, SCADA and PLC systems that will enable engineering and operating personnel to optimise such systems.
• Programme, design and modify PLC, SCADA and Industrial Computer network systems, and to assist in establishing and enforcing protocol for such systems.
• Ensure that instrumentation calibration is kept current, including handheld measurement devices.
• Manage industrial IT equipment and infrastructure in according with the Saint-Gobain 28 Minimum Security Rules
• Prepare project scopes and business cases as required.

Management Key Accountabilities

• Strategy
• Supervisory/Leadership/Managerial Tasks
• Corporate Governance compliance

Measurements: (Rand, Unit, People)

• Safety compliance
• Plant electrical reliability linked to Plant Availability target
• Maintenance schedule adherence
• Annual Plan adherence (WCM and improvement projects)
• Plant Energy Performance Index

Environment:
Social

• Involvement in SGCP corporate social responsibility in respective Division within Gyproc Business Unit
• Involvement in social upliftment programmes in respective Gyproc division

Corporate Governance

• Adhere to rigorous Corporate Governance in accordance with SGCP Group standard
• Adhere to risk management protocol in the Gyproc Business Unit

Creativities

• Improve long term viability through innovative use of technology
• Identify opportunities for growth and innovation with appropriate and manageable risk
• Enhance market share opportunities within the context of the SGCP systems and  prudent risk
• Improve feature functionality of existing products

Vulnerabilities (control span)

• Relationship with shareholders
• Flexibility and adaptability of SGCP systems
• Stability of the Gyproc Business Unit

Context

• Highly pressurised environment
• Diverse cultures within the organization and countries as a whole
• Highly unionised environment

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Qualifications required to fulfil the role

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light current) or equivalent NQF6

Specific Work Experience, Knowledge and Skills required to fulfil the role

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a 24-hour manufacturing plant (electrical, C&I maintenance, project management).
• 2 years’ PLC programming experience, preferably on Allen-Bradley platforms.
• 2 years’ SCADA development experience preferably on WinCC and Wonderware.
• Computer literacy essential (MS Office Suite).
• WCM, lean manufacturing, TPM or equivalent exposure.
• Proven root cause analysis experience.
• Electro-mechanical equipment installation experience (projects).
• Project management experience.
• Demonstrable contractor management experience.
• Be able to interact and communicate effectively on all levels, including written communication (report writing).