Automation / Instrumentation Specialist at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Job Summary & Purpose

• To ensure always that instruments used in the monitoring of production processes gives an acceptable level of accuracy through focus inspections, tests, calibrations and removal from the production system defective measuring/ indicating instruments.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform and/or oversee troubleshooting and maintenance necessary to keep observing instruments operating at their peak efficiency on a daily basis.
• Must be able to inspect, tests, detect abnormal fluctuations, adjust and repair instruments used for measuring and indicating pressure, temperature etc.
• Carry out in-house calibrations on instruments and in compliance with all statutory requirements by Weights and Measures.
• Must be able to test accuracy of measuring instruments, controllers and other recording, indicating or controlling instruments to locate defective components in system.
• Interface with the OEM for online and remote support and ensure the connectivity is always active.
• Initiate, own and assist with the resolution of RCAs (Root Cause Analyses) and completion of resulting actions.
• Prepares schematic drawings, sketches, and reports to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits and systems.
• Keep supervisor informed on progress on assigned tasks, problems and concerns related to the instrumentation; provide status reports as required and accept priorities as assigned.
• Collaborate with plant technicians to create efficient, effective and unified work environment based on the principles of teamwork and mutual responsibility for shared objectives.
• Contribute to a safe work place by performing all tasks in accordance with the company laid down rules on safety.
• Duties may not only be limited as listed above in primary assignment and may also require providing mechanical/Electrical support as needed.
• Ensure awareness, understanding and application of QHSE policy on assigned jobs
• Ensure awareness, understanding and application departmental /process QHSE objectives;
• Ensure awareness of your contribution to the effectiveness of the QHSE Management Systems, including the benefits of improved performance including associated opportunities for improvement of the processes assigned;
• Ensure awareness of the implications of not conforming with the Company QHSE Management Systems requirements including associated risks for the process assigned
• Implement and comply with QHSE requirements relating to environmental aspects and impacts and other policies, procedures and /or regulations applicable to assigned jobs
• Understand and apply the intent of the QHSE policy to assigned jobs
• Understand the significant environmental aspects and related actual or potential impacts associated with the work, and the environmental benefits of improved personal performance
• Understand roles and responsibilities and the importance of conformity with the QHSE requirements.
• Understand the potential consequences of departure from specified QHSE procedures or legal requirements

Academic Qualification

• B.Sc/HND or equivalent in Electronic / Instrumentation Engineering from a reputed and recognized university/institution with at least 5 years of practical experience in industrial instrumentation/ automation maintenance preferably in the food processing / FMCG industry.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Calibration methods
• Siemens PLC’s
• Good food hygiene & quality know how
• Knowledge of GMP and Workplace Organization
• Knowledge of Troubleshooting
• Basic Knowledge of Machine Operations
• Basic Equipment Care.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Instrument calibration
• Analytical skills
• Automation system
• Effective communication skills.
• Multitasking skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Time Management Skills
• Numerate Skills
• Physical and mental alertness.