Automation Engineer at Rite Foods Limited

• Support the entire plant on process automation and minimization of losses from process malfunction.
• Extract and analyse automation data and manage software licenses and versions.
• Support corrective maintenance in automation and process control via evaluation, troubleshooting and knowledge transfer.
• Manage calibration activities, software modifications, backups, parameter registration and version control.
• Access the performance of shift technicians and electrical technicians with regards to solving automation issues
• Access and train technicians and operators in automation process.
• Support inventory requirements for automation and process control.
• Prepare, execute and evaluate required software or automation modifications.
• Develop and implement automation maintenance policy and automation contingency plan (obsolence management)
• Organize third party services with regards to automation support (e.g. teleservice and emergency support).
• Support the production team in the translation of technical requirement from new product/recipe developments and implementation of these changes via modifications.
• Develop and maintain database of all beverage plant automation information (settings, sensitivity, parameters etc.)
• Provide at least one innovative / improvement idea to enhance continuous improvement in the process.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Line manager/HOD.

Job Requirements

Education (Academic and Professional): 

• Minimum of B.Eng., BSC, HND (Electrical Engineering) Electrical/Electronics, Control Engineering, Automation Engineering.

Work Experience: 

Minimum of 5-8 years relevant experience in process automation, preferably in a manufacturing / production environment

• Process Automation and Engineering Skills            
• System Programming Skills         
• Production Process and 
• Equipment Optimization Skills   
• Knowledge of Electrical Control System   
• Bottling Equipment Overhauling and Troubleshooting Skills 
• Electrical Equipment Maintenance Skills  
• Machine Performance 

Breakdown Analysis Skills

• Equipment Modification Skills    
• Knowledge of Bottling Technology
• Data Analysis and Reporting Skills
• Application Method