Software Engineer

Job requirements:

Trade or Tertiary Qualification

• Must have Automation and instrumentation related trades.

PLC and Network Systems

• Hands on experience
• 5 years minimum

Rockwell range of software

• Hands on experience – Preferable

 

STCW (Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping for Seafarers), Courses:

• MFA (First Aid)
• FF (Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting)
• PST (Personal Survival Techniques)
• PSSR (Personal Safety & Social Responsibility)
• HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)
• CSA (Competence in Security Awareness)
• Valid Seafarer Medical
• Valid SAPS Police Clearance (RSA/Namibia)
• Valid Passport
• Seamans Record Book

 

Job Responsibilities:

The Software Engineer is responsible for all mining and plant PLC, SCADA and network systems operating optimally.

 

SHES (SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY:

• Ensure compliance with Group Safety and Security policies.
• Complete Risk Assessments on all activities

PRODUCTION

• Maintain mining and plant PLC networks and SCADA systems
• Modify software and hardware as required by on site changes

REPORTING

• Ensure SCADA daily reports are sent to Head Office
• Ensure all change and modification reports are sent to the IT Manager
• Management of PLC and SCADA record/reports as required

TEAMWORK

• Work alongside other functions as necessary
• Be proactive and creative in problem solving and demonstrate initiative

Specific Requirements/Additional information

• Excellent communicating, planning, organizing and management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Service delivery orientated, taking ownership and responsibility for tasks
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent technical abilities