Automation Engineer

Position:

Organization: Repi Soap & Detergent PLC

Not Specified

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Support the Quality team to minimize extract losses

  • Extract and analysis automation, Instrumentation, Electrical data

  • Support (24h, 7 day per week together with Maintenance team) corrective maintenance in automation, electrical and process control by evaluation, troubleshooting support and knowledge transfer

  • Manage software modifications, backups, parameter registration and version control

  •   Manage software licenses and versions

  • Prepare, engineer, execute and evaluate required software or automation modifications

  • Participate in TPM and Maintenance teams for breakdowns and short-stops reduction

  • Develop a maintenance SOP, Procedures,  policy and a master plan on automation, Instrumentations & Electrical 

  • Organize thirds party services with regards to automation, Instrumentations Electrical support (e.g. “teleservice” and emergency support)

  • Support the production team in translation of technical requirements from new product/recipe developments and implementation of these changes via modifications.

  • Develop and maintain a database of all factory PA/PI equipment (e.g. settings, sensitivity, parameters, reach etc.)

  • Manage calibration activities, backups, parameter registration and version control

  • Create a safe environment and ensure 5S during all maintenance activities

  • Support the E& I Maintenance Unit Head in preparing training needs analysis and develop training plans accordingly; monitor that training delivers the expected results

  • Support the E&I Maintenance Unit Head in development of the automation/Electrical contingency plan (obsoletes management)

  • Audit and Ensure Electrical process safety management are implemented on site 

  • Ensure all Electrical and instrumentation standards are implemented on site

  • Line technicians involved during second line support activities to ensure capability and knowledge transfer. 

  • Trouble shooting process flows developed for common problems

  • Specialized support provided on high skill tasks beyond the capability of line technicians.

  • Train and assess the performance of shift technicians and automation technicians with regards to solving automation, Electrical issues

  • Call-out support provided where necessary to shifts. 

  • Aids maintenance planner in planning for specialized jobs. 

  • Executes specialized maintenance activities. 

  • Performs shutdown and maintenance activities according to schedule. 

  • Ensure waste reduction in the process 

  • Create awareness in the organization about the correct operation of the WWTP

  • Manage resource in a sustainable way; identify possibilities in order to reduce water and energy consumption

  • Support the Energy Saving Program

  • Maintain a good and healthy work environment in the department

  • Implement Performance Management System

  • Provide direction and develop professional knowledge within the team

  • Motivate and direct the maintenance team to effectively and efficiently conduct maintenance activities.

  • Resolve conflicts among the team and other related functions.

  • All critical spare items identified for critical equipment.

  • Critical spares included on material master & updates made as required. 

  • Audit availability of critical spares on an ad hoc basis.

  • Support inventory requirements for automation, electrical and process control

  • End responsible to ensure the technical stores are organized effectively

  • Authorize which risk parts should be kept in stock in order to guarantee the availability of the installation

  • End responsible to ensure all required materials and services available for maintenance

  • Relationships with equipment supplier/ manufacturer support personnel established. 

  • Supplier updates received and read as they are received. 

  • Requests for billable support from suppliers channeled through appropriate channels. 

  • 3rd line support called in only after internal channels have been exhausted. 

  • Keeps abreast of all relevance latest technology developments and equipment upgrades.

  • Manages equipment upgrades to latest technology 

  • All ancillary systems and processes (eg spares, tooling, training, WI’s) updated as required according to change control procedures. 

  • Ensure plant maintenance is carried out respecting safety rules and regulations

  • Enforce the use of PPE’s

  • Make sure “Safe Work Permit” is implemented whenever necessary

  • Proactively manage safety of contractors together with SHE Engineer and colleagues from other departments

  • Promote implementation of Accident Registration and Analysis when necessary and support the SHE Engineer during the investigation of the root causes for accidents

  • Make sure housekeeping is maintained to the highest standards

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years in technical operations, 1 years in leadership role

  • Bachelor or master's in electrical or Automation engineering

  • programming experience mandatory, Electrical specialist knowledge in basic 

Competencies:

  • Analytical ability

  • Problem solving Skill

  • Communication skill

  • Coaching skill

  • Time Management

  • Self-Improvement

  • Conflict Resolution

  • Team Management

  • Motivate Team

  • Meet Deadline

  • Problem Anticipation

  • Attention to Detail

How to Apply

  • Qualified candidates who meet the above requirements can apply via THIS LINK

Job Requirements MSc or BSc Degree in Electrical, Automation Engineering or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties & Responsibilities: - Support the Quality team to minimize extract losses - Extract and analysis automation, Instrumentation, Electrical data - Support (24h, 7 day per week together with Maintenance team) corrective maintenance in automation, electrical and process control by evaluation, troubleshooting support and knowledge transfer How to Apply Apply using the provided link below

Deadline: May 19, 2025, 12:00 AM

Location: , Addis Ababa

Amount: 1

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