Objective:
Management of IT and Automation Departments, and all Systems on the plant.

Responsibilities/Outputs:
PLC/IT Support:
To provide technical support on client specific software and hardware.
To manage and perform required Preventative Maintenance tasks.
To deploy and re-deploy existing equipment
Ensure backups are running correctly.
Ensure all As Built Documents are updated and are correct.
Manage procedures and policies for department
Manage and maintain all interconnected systems and databases
To manage and maintain OPC servers/clients.
Assist in the Development and Deployment of Reports
Assist in the design and programming of PLC programs and Third level applications
Assist in the design and implementation of Sub-System networks.

Production:
Continuous improvement of production process through PID Tuning and Process Control
Continuous improvement of diagnostic interfaces for production and engineering
Continuous improvement of alarms and event handling

Safety:
Ensure all applicable interlocking is maintained in the system both soft and hard wired.

Network Support:
To manage and maintain PLC and Office networks
To attend to the PLC and office infrastructure according to standards set by the company
To plan and assist in network maintenance and optimization
To ensure the neatness and tidiness of all network cabinets and install/replace network cabling as needed.

Server Support
To provide first-level support for all DCS and Office Servers
To manage and assist in the testing of system functions affected by changes and updates/upgrades prior to implementation
To manage and assist in the daily and weekly checks on all relevant servers and devices
To manage and assist in all preventative maintenance tasks
Ensure Servers are running and are backed up.

Costs control
Manage costs against budget and industry standards / benchmarks

Customer Satisfaction
Communication and Support

Quality Management System
Comply with policies & procedures set by the company.

Change Request
Ensure all change requests are accurately completed
Ensure all change requests are accurately recorded.
To be available for after-hours support
Investigate repeat calls and take appropriate corrective action.

Project Management
Planning and execution

Qualifications and Experience:
Diploma /Degree in Automation, Information Technology or Industrial Electronics
5 Years’ experience managing an IT department
5 Years’ experience managing an Automation department
Experience in software development

Technical Skills:
Knowledge of Profibus
Knowledge of ABB and/or Siemens S5 and/or Siemens S7
Knowledge of Scada Programming
Knowledge of PLC Control Networks
Safety rules and regulations (Mine, Health and Safety Act – working knowledge)
Root Cause Analysis
Quality management systems
Knowledge of Network configuration, optimization and management
Knowledge of Server configuration, maintenance and management.
Knowledge of Databases (design and maintenance) and SQL.
Knowledge of interconnected systems and OPC.
Knowledge of backup management and architecture.
Knowledge of software development(C#/C++/VB)