Spec: Automation Engineer (PLCs, HMIs, Robotics, And Test Frameworks) at BCX

Core Description

• Responsible for development of specialised plant control solutions.  Identifies and rectifies complex operational exceptions and error conditions and deals sensibly and responsibly with unexpected events or incidents.
• Responds to complex enquiries by users, specialists or others and can deal effectively with a broad range of problems of moderate complexity, only escalating those which need specialist or management attention.
• Provides senior technical consulting on plant automation related solutions to customers and field service engineers.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Deployment and maintenance of complex plant automation solutions
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) configuration and programming
• Complex automation solutions and systems testing
• Database Design and Administration
• Automation systems and applications support
• Research
• Documentation
• Pre-Sales Support
• Continuous Business Improvement
• Preparation of quotations and costing sheets
• People and project management
• End user training on new and upgraded applications/systems
• Compliance with Health and Safety compliance standards

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• Project Management
• Industrial Information Technology (IIT)
• Plant Control and Automation Solutions (PCS)
• Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM)

Core Behavioural Competencies

• Job Match
• Achieving personal work goals & objectives
• Analysing
• Applying expertise & Technology
• Deciding & Initiating Action
• Delivering Results & Meeting customer expectations

Minimum Qualifications

• NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Engineering
• NQF 4: Grade 12 National Diploma

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Experience

• 5 years’ experience in Industrial Automation Environment
• OR
• Grade 12 & 7 years’ experience in Industrial Automation Environment.
• Work experience within Wonderware, Siemens and others will be a distinct advantage

Certifications

• None

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

• Span of Control             : 0
• Level of Engagement    : Engagement will all levels within the organisation, internal and external to the business.

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

• Drivers Licence and Reliable Vehicle - both required

Workplace / Physical Requirements

• Client Roaming
• Hybrid Remote Worker
• Billable