Process Control Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Process Control Engineer

Operational :

• Responsible for all control systems including programmable controllers, data acquisition systems, operator interfaces and communications networks.
• Monitoring and optimization of control system performance to achieve optimum process plant stability.
• Aiding electrical and instrumentation staff with fault finding of electrical, control system and instrumentation faults.
• Providing mentoring and training to process plant technical staff.
• Implementation of systems for version control, code and data backup and system recovery.
• Assist technical staff with development of control system strategies for plant improvement projects.
• Design and implement new systems for plant expansion projects.
• Development of operational SOPs for critical PLC functions
• Modify and update HMIs
• Optimize existing control strategies ACE and Virtual instruments
• Advance plant Automation and control to minimize operator interaction
• Perform other duties as assigned

Tasks :

Develop Training program for Control Room Operators

oBe responsible for signing them off as competent

Oversee new operators in the control room

PLC engineer (12 to 18 months)

oDevelop HMI display pages

oMake changes to PLC as required

Responsible for Bypass Report

Back up Procedures for PLC and other associated PLC around site

oSelection of Version control software and update

Pick up Cameras around site

Represent site on corporate permit system

Responsible for reviewing Ace products and ensuring we get good utilisation

oWill be required to work with metallurgists

Keep the network drawings up to date to reflect system

Ensure plant changes are being done to record changes

Work on the alarm management and demonstrate monthly improvement on number of alarms.

Review and keep up with development in technology around PLC and network communication

Complete training in PLC and network configuration

oOn successful training outcomes remuneration will be reviewed. (12 months)

Become familiar with VSD onsite and ensure we have all parameters backed up

Develop tools to determine how many loops are running in automatic, manual and cascade

oMay need to look at Pi and excel reports

Develop the short interval restriction report

oMay need to outsource this to get into Pi

Pick up Sabia computers

Pick up the K-scape computers

Review infrastructure with IT and ensure we have program in place to replace equipment in budget

Become familiar with equipment interfacing

oIe Mud Divers

oKiln

oEtc

Start to develop some instrumentation skills (18 months out)

Loop tuning and optimisation

Work with electricians to develop their PLC skills, so we have coverage.

Planning :

• Develop a strategy for expanding the control system with the expanding asset.
• Implement a process of continuous improvement of the process control and operating framework.

Qualifications

Education :

Relevant technical degree or diploma

Experience :

• Minimum of 3 years experience in process control systems.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Proficient with Wonderware InTouch SCADA system.
• Proficient with Schneider Quantum & M580 PLCs and Unity Pro software.
• Understanding of Rockwell RS Logix and RTView Studio packages
• Understanding of OSISoft PI software.
• Working knowledge of industrial communications and networking methods.
5 days ago