Automation Engineer

Functional Responsibilities:

• Project management

Coordinate personnel (e.g. other project engineers, technicians, contractors etc.) to ensure the projects objectives are satisfied. Propose and control the cost of the project in accordance with the Guidelines for Capital Investment. Propose and monitor the project in accordance with the key performance indicators. Ensure work place safety and effective communication of Safety, Health and Environment to all team members.

• Design phase

Ensure that all assets are well designed (i.e. plant layout, equipment selection etc.) and fit the business purpose through applying new technologies, proven principles, thorough design reviews and basic science. Ensure that the design is directed towards a low cost, highly efficient and flexible operation.

• Implementation phase

Ensure safe work sites at all times and installations that are easy to operate, clean and maintain as well as guaranteeing after commissioning the safe, consistent manufacture/distribution of quality products. Ensure that when working with external engineering services, contractors, suppliers etc. that the scope, deliverables, performance and milestones are clearly detailed and agreed up front. Ensure that a progress report is prepared for all projects on a monthly basis.

• Start-up / close out phase (Commissioning/Final report)

Ensure that the project scope is achieved within the agreed cost and timing. Ensure that the operators, mechanics, electricians etc. are effectively trained and that the transfer of the equipment to the factory is both smooth and efficient. This includes all the supporting documentation that will be required by the factory to operate and maintain the plant. e.g. operating instructions, equipment manuals, plant layouts, maintenance instructions, spare parts listing etc. Manage the allocation of all expenditures to clearly defined assets and the entry into the assets register. Complete the project file and ensure that it is handed over to the factory Complete a final report on all projects and ensure that this is circulated to the key stakeholders.

• Operation and Maintenance of Plant:

Ensure that all Automation and MES (Manufacturing Execution System) personnel are correctly trained and certified in accordance with the local laws.

Ensure at all times the technical integrity and performance of the Automation and MES equipment.

Ensure at all times safe installations and operations through proper design, protection systems, procedures and training.

• Liaise with the site Safety Officer on matters relating to safety, control and energy conservation.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality Management and Engineering to resolve Automation and MES issues.
• Ensure proper management of Automation and MES documents (manuals, diagrams, instrument data sheet, software packages/licenses) through efficient filing and archiving procedures.
• Initiate and drive Continuous Improvement (CI) in Automation and MES with the aim of achieving optimised plant performance.
• Responsibilities relating to the Maintenance and Improvement of Automation and MES assets:
• Develop and implement maintenance and inspection plans to ensure reliability, sustainability and security of the Automation and MES infrastructure.
• Ensure proper backup procedures are in place for all automation and industrial IT systems supporting production.
• Execute the maintenance of the Automation using Consequence Driven Maintenance (CDM).

Monitor plant and equipment to ensure optimal operation and reduction of planned and unplanned downtime.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in engineering. Preferably Electrical engineering , specialized in Instrumentation & automation

Minimum 5 - 8 years experience in a technical field in a Dairy Product manufacturing facility with trouble shooting ability of various Dairy product manufacturing lines/equipment.