Ensure the availability of the control and instrumentation systems for the uninterrupted running of a section of the plant. Ensure the preventive maintenance schedules completed in time frame.
Execute and manage control and instrumentation activities within budgeted cost and timelines. Execute and manage improvement schemes to upgrade quality and process parameters within the budgeted cost and time frame.
Technical supervision of designated instrument engineers and technicians in the execution of their duties to ensure adherence to established standards and procedures.
Ensure each shift meets documentation, reporting, and follow up requirements as specified in the H&S program.
Provide input for preparation of division/department capital and operating budgets and monitor annual expenditure budgets.
Forecast requirements for instrument engineering resources and allocate those resources as required.
Identify instrument software and new technology developments which could be applicable in providing more cost-effective facilities and enable the instrumentation unit to function effectively and make recommendations to the Head, Instrumentation Maintenance, as necessary.
Evaluate new technology advancements against existing design standards and revise where applicable.
Promote cost reduction and productivity enhancing initiatives.
Prepare weekly instrumentation progress and expenditure reports on a project specific basis.
Responsible for engineering team’s personal safety and safe working practices for the unit. Understand, promote, and follow OH&S procedures.
Respects & Implement approved HSE policies and procedures.
Requirements
BSC / TVET IV equivalent in Instrument/Electrical Engineering or related discipline. Minimum of eight 9 years In relevant discipline in PLC & DCS in cement or heavy industries.
