Technologist at Proconics

Purpose of the position:

• The successful candidate will Join our dynamic team as a Control & Instrumentation Technologist, where you will play a pivotal role in leveraging your technical expertise to innovate and design cutting-edge solutions for our clients.
• In this position, you will oversee and manage engineering design operations and construction activities, ensuring that all projects align with safety standards while achieving our clients' desired goals.
• You will be at the forefront of addressing complex challenges by applying both established and groundbreaking technologies to develop effective solutions. Take the lead in executing engineering projects and guarantee the seamless operation of systems and processes, driving progress and excellence in every endeavor.

Qualifications/experience:

• BTech degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Professional certification - Pr Tech Eng or Eligible to register.
• Specialised certifications in control systems and networks will be advantageous
• 3-5 years in a similar role
• Is eligible to register as a Technologist with ECSA

Required outputs and responsibilities:

Project Delivery: Implementation

• Managing engineering projects from conception to completion
• Work in single- and multi-disciplinary project teams for deliverables on Greenfields and Brownfields projects
• Participate in design reviews, studies, and meetings
• Develop fit-for-purpose solutions
• Provide technical input for basic and detailed design
• Ensuring cost and schedule control
• Staying up to date in their respective fields Mentor and develop team members, ensuring skills are aligned with industry standards and project requirements.

Customer Orientation

• Active participation and earning respect through actions
• Building strong working relationships with customers

Adherence to quality and safety standards

• Adherence to disciplined, safe, effective, and productive work practices
• Achieving quality, health, safety, and environmental targets
• Technical gatekeepers
• Maintain a zero-harm culture through safe engineering solutions

Support & Interaction with Stakeholders

• Coordinating with team members and stakeholders
• Maintaining a positive relationship with managers (team and project)
• Participating in company strategy development
• Vendors/Service Providers relationship building and interaction

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Knowledge and experience of C&I design engineering.
• Basic knowledge of SCADA development.
• Knowledge of PLC & DCS systems (Siemens, ABB, etc)
• Knowledge of field instrumentation
• Knowledge of Industrial networks (ethernet, Modbus, etc)

Personal attributes and Behavioural Competencies:

• Proactive
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Team player with team leadership capabilities
• Independent problem solver with the ability to look at problems from varied perspectives
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a matrix environment with multiple managers
• Good business acumen
• Strong customer and retail orientation
• Ability to make convincing arguments and influence customer decision making
• Excellent communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Emotional Resilience: Capable of working in high-pressure situations

Requirements added by the job poster

• 3+ years of experience in Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree

Closing date: 22 May 202