Senior Control & Automation Engineer

Requisition ID: 97945 

Job Category: Engineering 

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

The Senior Control & Automation Engineer Engineer provides support to the project Engineering Manager and is responsible for supervising a team of systems and process control engineers and designers. The Senior Control & Automation Engineer provides leadership and assists in the resolution of all technical and team issues related to the discipline. In addition, the Senior Control & Automation Engineer  defines and develops the plan to meet the project requirements and manages the team of systems and process control engineers and designers to achieve the expected results in terms of safety, quality, cost and schedule.

Key Responsbilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of the project requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule
• Prepare a list of engineering deliverables and time based functions to facilitate the planning and control of the engineering budget
• Develop the systems and process control work plan for insertion into the specific Project Execution Plan (PEP)
• Develop and maintain the project’s scope of work documentation and revise as required during the design evolution
• Manage and review the Engineering Work Packages (EWPs) associated with all deliverables and time based functions to ensure that budgets and schedules are being met, and take corrective action if necessary
• Agree and align with the client on Systems and Process Control (S&PC) design criteria for the project
• Review and approve the S&PC design criteria for the control system and other components of the full S&PC suite documents
• Review and approve the S&PC engineering and design standards. 
• Review and approve S&PC technical deliverables (specifications, datasheets, drawings, etc.) 
• Assist in the preparation and development of project specific procedures
• Define the system requirements to achieve the project results and monitor effectiveness
• Assign work tasks (via approved EWPs) to members of the S&PC project team and continuously monitor progress and quality
• Represent the S&PC discipline in project engineering coordination meetings
• Schedule, coordinate and participate in S&PC design reviews
• Schedule, coordinate and participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL and other process safety reviews
• Ensure coordination, between the S&PC team and other disciplines, of all activities being performed as the design evolves
• Ensure that quality audits of engineering work are carried out in accordance with project procedures and the Quality Assurance Plan as documented in the PEP
• Promote and maintain the application of ethical and professional practices in the execution of S&PC engineering work
• Ensure that all work designed, manufactured and supplied in the S&PC engineering discipline complies with the relevant sections of the region specific occupational health  and safety laws or acts
• Actively manage design changes and any changes having a (potential) effect on cost and/or schedule (change management), by establishing and maintaining events and change logs on a continuous basis
• Actively manage and promote value engineering with particular emphasis on energy management. 
• Drive and manage client engagement on projects
• Keep track of lessons learned and publish to lesson learned database
• Ensure that any of the S&PC team members required to participate in site based work or activities are informed of the safety requirements with respect to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), specific site hazards and requirements and travel arrangements
• Encourage an attitude of engagement with the risk mitigation strategies and initiatives employed by Hatch on the projects
• Lead by example with respect to safety and designing for safety and encourage all team members to support this process
• Always be on the lookout for business opportunities for S&PC type work and promote Hatch capabilities. 

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential

• A recognized degree in electric/electronic/relevant engineering from an accredited collegeor university or a technical qualification with extensive practical experience would also be acceptable 
• Experience working on large projects in a multidisciplinary environment Familiar with team building and team leadership and able to confidently apply those principles 
• Ability to lead individuals in a team environment to attain quality, cost and schedule objectives 
• Strong deliverables focus 
• Ability to plan the work 
• A high degree of understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline 
• Good understanding of procurement, contracting and commissioning methodologies 
• Technical exposure to the equipment technologies related to the project 
• Good understanding of Hatch systems and workflows as they relate to the S&PC discipline 
• Thorough understanding of Hatch’s Health, Safety, Environment, and Community (HSEC) policy and standards 
• Strong leadership skills 
• Well developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. 

Preferred

• Registration as a professional engineer or technician/technologist with the relevant regions professional engineering body 
• Minimum 10 years project experience with a minimum of five years project engineering experience (This experience requirement is subject to the size of the project, discretion is  required) 
• Knowledge of Hatch’s 3D data centric design systems 
• Extensive knowledge of Hatch’s engineering management systems 
• Strong ability to delegate tasks and promote the effective performance of team members 
• Sound technical experience of the major equipment 
• Experience in mentoring young professionals and able to steward their professional development in a project environment
• Extensive experience in the use of procedures and workflows in the execution of projects
• Significant previous experience in engineering planning for the discipline 
• Strong client focus. 

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you:

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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