Software, Engineer

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 system 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 knowledge of digital electronics, 

• Excellent knowledge 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; including 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 installations and control system upgrades 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 experience in industrial automated control systems, complex software suites, analog and digital control systems, and Instrumentation with the usage of instruments for data 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)