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.