Software, Engineer

Overall Job Purpose

• The software engineer must be able to maintain existing control system software, be able to add new software functiona lity / devices, analyse control system problems and identify areas / systems that can help improve on the control system availability. Be proactive in continuous system and process control optimization .

Specific Job Responsibility

The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;

• Act as first responder to control room operation related problems,
• Do troubleshooting that may arise from control system equipment failure or software modifications ,
• Assist in coordinating and executing the installation of new and retrofit control systems using SIEMENS PLC Controllers and I / O system ,
• Assist in scoping, coordinating and executing the design, development, documentation of advance control systems, DCS, PLC, HMI, and SCADA program code ,
• Assist in coordinating and executing the performance testing of operating systems, electrical or electronic communication syste m and inspection of equipment to detect potential defects
• Update and do SCADA development and changes ,
• Configure system hardware, software and SCADA to match field related modifications
• Provide technical direction and support to trainees,
• Understand the control philosophy of the process plant ,
• Perform standby duties as required ,
• Adhere to site DCS standards and good practises
• Any other task as may be delegated upon by the software Superintendent

Job Specific Competencies

• Good k nowledge of digital electronics ,
• Excellent knowledg e of Siemens PCS7, Siemens TIA and Step 7
• Working knowledge and understanding of network communication, including TCP/IP, Profibus DP, Profibus PA and Modbus systems; inc lu ding installation and testing ,
• Understanding of system drawings, including GA’s, Wiring schematics, termination diagrams and P&ID’s (Piping and Instrumentation diagrams) ,
• Excellent knowledge of STL, SCL, FBD, CFC’s and SFC ,
• Good knowledge of C, C++ or Visual Basic ,
• General knowledge in Osisoft PI Historian,
• General knowledge in Advance control systems,
• Good knowledge in OPC interfaces,
• Strong technical skills related to instrumentation and control ,
• Must be familiar with industry bets practises (ISA) ,
• Working knowledge for new control system installation s and control system upgrade s will be advantageous ,
• Must be able to use job specific hand tools ,

Key Job Attributes

• Excellent communication skills,
• Self-disciplined, motivated and organized ,
• Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload . ,
• Analytical and decision making skills ,
• Be able to perform under pressure ,
• Ability to perform troubleshooting on Automation and Control Systems will be advantageous ,
• Exceptional skills in the ability to prioritize workload ,
• Ability to work un-supervised on different projects simultaneously ,
• Ability to multi-task when executing different projects ,

Experience required to perform in this job

• Minimum of 5 years of exp erience in industrial automated control systems, complex software suites, analog and digital control systems , and Instrumentation with the usage of instruments for dat a recording and troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering or related qualification ;
• Registered member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)
• Ability to register as a member of the Engineering Registration Board of Zambia (ERB)

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