Control Systems Supervisor

September 23, 2024

Jendamark

Port Elizabeth

FULL TIME

Basic Requirements:

Formal Tertiary education: Grade 12; N. Dip (Electrical Engineering); N. Dip (Mechatronics); B.Eng. (Mechatronics) or similar
Languages:
- English – Read, write and speak (required)
- Afrikaans – Read, write and speak (optional)
- German – Read, write and speak (optional)
Drivers Licence: Code 8- (required or higher)

Experience:

5+ years of PLC programming experience in the automotive industry
PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs: Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, etc.
Experience with Interfacing SCADA, motion control, Robotic and measuring systems to PLC applications
Computer and PLC system configuration knowledge and understanding
Able to create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming simulation, testing and start up
Work logically and systematically and apply problem solving techniques to gain purposeful and conclusive resolve
Practical understanding and ability to trouble shoot electrical circuitry
Sound understanding of facility commissioning requirements with at least 2 years exposure in projects environment
Practical usage of MS Office software or similar
Confidently interface and communicate with other technical professionals.

Job Objectives:

Ensuring on-time completion of projects
Managing programming teams to ensure that the project is completed in accordance with the scope
Enforcing company policies and procedures
Ensuring that machines are tested and validated before customer acceptance

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

Define programming milestones and enforce that they are achieved
Ensuring that team has the support required to fulfil the project scope
Give accurate feedback to superiors
Ensuring that control system documentation is completed upon project completion
Attend & positively contribute in relevant project related meetings
Liaise confidently & constructively with customers from time to time during projects
Provide production support on project where need be
Travel locally & internationally, to assist installation & commissioning of facilities on site
Integrate/interface to other site machines (Serial, Digital, Ethernet, Profi-bus etc)
Modify & adjust existing programs
Understand and comprehend facility purpose and objectives
Assist fellow employees remotely or on-site when required.

Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998
Jendamark Automation reserves the right not to make an appointment. Applications will not qualify the applicant to an interview or appointment, as only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please kindly consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted three weeks after submission/closing date.

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