Automation Officer

Breakdown Maintenance

• Diagnose and resolve equipment failures (both hardware and software) during breakdown maintenance.
  
  
• Address minor stops using a systematic approach and implement permanent solutions.
  
  
• Perform calibration on all measurement devices.
  
  

Preventive Maintenance

• Maintain the work system in the Maximo System.
  
  
• Execute preventive maintenance tasks and continuously improve PM work orders.
  
  
• Perform simple preventive maintenance tasks during changeovers.
  
  
• Observe abnormalities during PM activities and provide appropriate solutions.
  
  
• Participate as a PM team member in structural PM activities, such as breakdown analysis, loss deployment, generating OPLs, conducting RCFA analysis, and creating visual inspections to support AM activities.
  
  

Efficiency Improvement

• Execute equipment improvements and modifications.
  
  
• Suggest enhancements to work methods and procedures.
  
  
• Leverage insights from RCFA to propose and implement preventive actions.
  
  

Automation System

• Perform backups of the automation system.
  
  
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues within the automation system.
  
  
• Modify control programs to support improvements, projects, and bug fixes.
  
  
• Update PLC and UNIX programs to enhance process methodologies and meet evolving requirements.
  
  

Electrical

• Maintain equipment electrical circuits.
  
  
• Service electrical motors.
  
  
• Perform modifications for process enhancements or layout conversions.
  
  

Instrument

• Troubleshoot basic instruments such as temperature sensors, control valves, and pressure devices.
  
  

Overhaul

• Execute the annual equipment overhaul program as scheduled by the Planner or Engineer.
  
  

Spare Parts management

• Identify and highlight spare parts requirements and shortages based on inventory levels and work demands

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Process Control or Automation within a manufacturing or food processing environment, with practical knowledge of Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
  
  
• Strong planning, supervisory, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems, lead others in problem-solving, and execute assigned tasks effectively.
  
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  
  
• Experience in PLC/DCS programming and troubleshooting.
  
  
• Skilled in motor servicing and control circuitry.
  
  
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
  
  
• Experience in sensor selection and maintenance.
  
  
• VSD (Variable Speed Drive) maintenance.
  
  
• Basic instrumentation experience (added advantage).
  
  
• Maintenance of SCADA systems (added advantage).