EC & I Engineer
- Position Detail
Job Title | EC & I Engineer | Job Grade | |
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Department | Workshop / Engineering | ||
Date Reviewed | 18/08/2022 | ||
Location | Modderfontein Industrial Complex | ||
Employment Status | Permanent | ||
SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE | |||
Electrical Control and instrumentation (C&I) engineers are responsible for designing, developing, software programming, installing, managing and maintaining equipment which is used to monitor and control engineering systems, machinery and processes.
Your job is to make sure that these systems and processes operate effectively, efficiently and safely.
You will need a thorough understanding of the operational processes of the organization as your role is multidisciplinary, working closely with colleagues across a number of functions, including operations, purchasing and design.
Assist in building electrical control panels, installation of cable racking, running cables and troubleshooting electrical malfunctions. | |||
reporting structure | |||
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Position Description
KEY RESULT AREAS | TIME SPEND |
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1. Designing and developing new control systems based on specifications and standards. This will include software programming (PLC, DCS and SCADA) and electrical diagram drawings. | 40 |
2. Supervise and assist in building control panels based on drawings. | 30 |
3. Supervise and assist in installation, testing and modifying new or existing systems. This will include troubleshooting and setting up instrumentations. | 10 |
4. Work collaboratively with process engineers, purchases and internal staff. | 10 |
5. Liaising with clients, suppliers, contractors and relevant authorities | 5 |
6. Maintenance of the electrical office, keeping electrical stocks count | 5 |
TOTAL | 100 % |
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES | |
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Personal Drive | Hardworking, honest, and output driven. A high level of attention to detail |
Business Awareness | Knowledgeable on the core business of the company |
Teamwork | Works cooperatively and flexibly with others |
Communications | Communicates clearly and persuasively: orally and in writing |
Customer Focus | Understand customer needs and delivering more than what is expected results |
Developing others | Shares knowledge to colleagues who may need it. |
Flexibility | Can work outside regular working hours |
Leadership Qualities | Guides, encourage and motivate individuals and teams to meet organisational objectives |
Planning | Ability to plan job requirement and materials when doing site work |
Problem solving | Analyses issues, diagnoses problems, identifies causes. Establish and evaluate alternative courses of actions. Produces logical, practical and acceptable outcomes, creative problem-solving and troubleshooting skills |
CORE BUSINESS VALUES | |
Quality | Ensures that the organisations Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Processes and standards are adhered to |
Continuous Improvements | Continuously seeks to improve processes to the betterment of the company |
Customer Service | Adheres to the voice of the customer |
Innovation | Encourages his/her department to be better, faster and to find new solutions |
Care of people | Looks after his/her colleagues |
Safety | Accepts that Safety is not negotiable. All functions operate under safety policies and procedures to ensure the wellbeing of everyone in the company |
Environment | Accepts that the Environment is not negotiable. All functions operate under environmental policies and procedures to ensure the wellbeing of everyone in the company |
People Management | Can manage relationships with piers , management and subordinates effectively |
COMMON CORE VALUES | |
Integrity | Is honest and reliable. |
Impartiality | Is fair and even-handed dealing with internal and external customers and colleagues |
Professionalism | Provides high quality work ethic, output, advice and support services |
Efficiency | Uses resources responsible and cost effectively |
Mutual respect | Treats everyone with respect, courtesy, and dignity. Adult to adult collaborative approach |
Client/ Customer focus | Is responsive to the needs of co – employees, members of the public and customers |
FORMAL EDUCATION / ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS | |
Highest Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred |
EXPERIENCE | |
In this role | At least 5-year electrical / C&I experience in Industrial environment Water Treatment project expertise would be preferred
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CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATION | |
Membership | Not Needed. |
Licences | Valid driver’s licence. Must be able to travel |
SPECIFIC KOWLEDGE AND SKILLS | |
KNOWLEDGE IN | |
Regulations | SANS / SABS Codes and standards |
HSE | SHEQ – QMS and OHS Systems |
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES IN | |
Projects | Build control panels and overall electrical completion of projects |
Decision Skills | A willingness to accept responsibility and make decisions |
Communication | Ability to read and write proficiently, write, and reply to emails and WhatsApp messages |
Computer Literacy | Microsoft office proficient, Relevant design software needed |
Technical data | Working with PLC and HMI will be advantageous |
Project Management | Project management within cost and time constrained environments |
Attention to detail | Can build panels according to specification and standards |
Business Acumen | Working collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers and other internal staff |
If you feel you have got what it takes please send C.V to info@watericon.co.za
If you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks then please note your submission was unsuccessful.