Automation Engineer Manufacturing at PRIVATE

About the position Purpose: Responsible for the execution and oversees of contracts relating to the control, instrumentation, PLC and SCADA portion. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS DEGREE IN AUTOMATION ENGINEERING +5 yrs hands on automation engineering experience, of which at least 2 yrs must have included automation staff management Responsibilities & Duties: Include but not limited to: Assist with the company's network related issues, telephones and controlling / maintaining of back-up drives. Managing of contracts, including the planning, organising, monitoring and controlling. Identifying and documenting activities and steps required to meeting contract objectives, including all SHEQ related issues and documents. Evaluating contract estimates against actual costs, including controlling costs and assessing deviations to contracts. Plan and control communication systems for contracts to ensure that required information is available. Identifying, controlling and timing of purchases. Determine hold and witness points for QCP in conjunction with the customer, compile and supply all necessary SHEQ documentation, including test reports, QCP's, etc for workshop and site. Assure the activities of all automation staff are efficient, cost effective and safe. Ensure before testing in workshop or commissioning on site that all necessary safety precautions (risk assessment, PPE, lock-out procedure, safety tape etc.) are in place and people are notified. Ensure that all contract variations and contractual matters are recorded and followed-up. k. Keep up with the latest technological trends and keep record thereof. Identify training needs within the division. Ensure that the division's technical capabilities are maintained. Factory and on-site testing and commission functions relating to PLC/ HMI/ SCADA systems. Produce as-built documentation with regards to PLC/ HMI/ SCADA programs and I/O lists. p. Purchases up to R 1 000.00 Purchase material up to R 100 000.00 Approve PLC designs. Raising of SHEQ related NCRs. Key Performance Indicators (KPI's): Comply with IS[Phone Number Removed]; QMS processes and update as required. Accurate and adequate recording, controlling and maintaining of SHEQ documentation and contract files. Contracts completed in time and within budget (achieve profit). Accurate monthly invoicing and payment certificates issues timeously. PLC/ HMI/ SCADA programming and configuring to be done with customer satisfaction, within budget, on time and within The company's documents. Closing of all contracts and achieves an 80% plus customer satisfaction rating. Ensuring The company's network is continually up to date and working efficiently and accordingly, this includes the controlling of the back-up drives. Accurately documenting and returning to the stores all unused equipment and material on contracts (100% compliance). Desired Skills: Instrumentation QCP witness points PLC HMI Scada Approve PLC designs IS[Phone Number Removed]; QMS Programming Contracts plan and control communication systems automation staff management SHEQ NCR'S Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree About The Employer: Professional engineering and automation company based in Randburg area of Johannesburg. Employer & Job Benefits: all standard benefits