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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