Trainee Systems Technician (Installed Base Services)

Job Advert Summary

Automation Control Solutions is a market leader in Southern Africa in the field of Process Control Instrumentation providing world-renowned products, specialised training, after sales service and technical support. Automation Control Solutions represents Emerson Automation Solutions, in Southern and Eastern Africa.

To maintain and service Control Systems and support with field instrumentation according to ACS and client requirements and specifications. Gain competency in the configuration of DeltaV DCS software. Gain knowledge about the DeltaV DCS hardware and DCS Cabinet Design principles. Complete Emerson Training in desired timespan. Provide system support, maintenance and diagnostics.

Minimum Requirements

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum requirement in one or more of the following fields as a Jnr. Technician:

• Process Control Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Computer Systems Engineering
• Electrical Computer Systems
• Electrical and Electronics and Communication
• Electrical Process Instrumentation

A minimum requirement is one or more of the qualifications below:

• Diploma Engineering
• National Diploma Engineering

EXPERIENCE:

(Minimal experience requirements, Any Experience in the fields below a bonus)

• Good understanding working with Microsoft Windows 10 Experience and MS Server 2016/19 advantage. E.g., Formatting and installing operating systems. Computer hardware and BIOS setup.
• Building or setup of PC’s
• Basic Software configuration skills of any Product: e.g.: V-Basic, Python, MATLAB, C++
• DCS and or PLC and SCADA exposure
• DeltaV DCS experience would be an advantage
• Electrical Wiring Experience
• Instrumentation knowledge
• Office: Word, Excel
• Report writing skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Gain Basic knowledge relating to engineering within a Process Control environment
• Gain knowledge in control systems:
  • Basic Configuration,
  • Testing
  • Installation
  • Commissioning
  • Support
  • Maintenance
  • Fault Finding
  • Diagnostics
• Gain basic knowledge of how graphical interfaces are configured
• Gain basic Knowledge in Function Block Diagram, Sequential Function chart and Structures Text
• Gain basic Knowledge in hardware and software fault-finding
• Competent in Windows 10 and Server 2016/9 installation
• Ensure compliance with ACS and Customer safety practices at all times
• Competent in working with MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Having a Passion for learning about DeltaV DCS hardware and software
• Having a Passion for learning about control systems and solutions
• Be proactive in the learning processes to fast-track knowledge gain
• Maintain focus and self-control
• Maintaining effective internal team relationships
• Produce and maintain quality and technical results
• Sharing functional expertise with team members
• Work smartly and effectively
• Be innovative and creative
• Ensure proper communication to team members and Managers

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Drivers Licence (Code EB) or better

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Complete Emerson DeltaV Field Service Supervisory training within 1 year
• Study the Emerson DCS Hardware and Software capabilities and best practices
• Learn DeltaV fault-finding maintenance and diagnostics principles.
• Have good understanding of DCS Software layers and components and have good understanding of how a system would control a plant.
• Provide fault finding support on Software objects under supervision in the first year
• Assist in completing maintenance and diagnostics reports for customers
• Manage Call outs and Breakdowns within 1 year.
• Complete Contracted SLA Hours that are assigned monthly under supervision in the first year
• Identify opportunities, for the business, to provide enhanced service or sales offerings to the customer.