Electronic and Controls Engineer

To manage the maintenance resources of the company in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner while maximizing plant and equipment reliability and availability.

ELECTRONICS AND CONTROLS ENGINEER

Job Purpose

The Electronics and Controls Engineer will be required to manage the maintenance resources of the company in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner while maximizing plant and equipment reliability and availability.

Role Specification

• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Monitor and comply with governmental and internationally accepted safety regulations.
• Promote safety awareness within the department.
• Make recommendations to management regarding safety issues.
• Track, analyze, and improve key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM (Preventive Maintenance) compliance, and schedule compliance.
• Plan and schedule maintenance work to maximize plant and equipment availability.
• Maintain and upgrade Preventative Maintenance systems and procedures.
• Develop and manage subordinate staff, providing effective leadership.
• Ensure performance management of the maintenance team.
• Provide timely updates to the management team on issues affecting operations and maintenance.
• Liaise with other departments for coordination of maintenance work.
• Oversee the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Re-engineer plant equipment as needed.
• Ensure modifications to plant/equipment are accurately reflected in engineering drawings/specifications and SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Produce a monthly maintenance report and any special reports/studies required.
• Monitor the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment.
• Initiate reordering of supplies and spare parts when necessary.
• Provide information to the Purchasing and Stores Department on stock/spares requirements.

    SKILLS AND INTERESTS

• Good practical and technical skills
• An understanding of engineering drawings and principles.
• Must be able to troubleshoot

    MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• B.Sc. or B.Eng. Electrical Engineering (controls option) or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years working in industrial maintenance field.
  
• Must be able to work in teams
• Knowledge of control systems
• PLC programming