Job Description: Support the Technical and Business Development team with domain expert knowledge on process control systems to drive the development of process control system software standards in support of strategic objectives through improved access to relevant data, process control and reliability of control systems Job Responsibilities: Lead standardisation in terms of process control systems, including architecture, hardware, software, and block library. Coordinate with different functional teams to implement control strategies and monitor outcomes Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyse control strategy performance and data accuracy Lead the alarm lifecycle management process across all business units. Assess the effectiveness of existing OT network infrastructure with regards to integrity. Proactively seek ways of improving process control system software across the business in areas such as asset management, energy, process control, product quality and production performance. Provide input and guidance where control system hardware and software changes at Business Units are required Focus and priority areas to be guided by Corporate Strategy but opportunity for improvement is envisioned across all the major business areas and self-initiated opportunity identification will be encouraged Develop and document Samancor Chrome standard software block library where required. Where work is outsourced, provide guidance with regards to scope of work, deliverables, risk assessments, management of change and acceptance testing. Enhancing data collection procedures to include information that is relevant for building analytic systems Work with stakeholders throughout the organisation to identify opportunities for leveraging our control system infrastructure to support digital transformation initiatives. Job Requirements: Role of Front-end loading/ Pre-project planning in Capital projects Knowledge of Mining and Smelting Processes Knowledge of ISA S88/S95, 99, and 18.2 standards Understand the principles of the mine to smelter value chain, and the impact of process control system software can have on the interlinked processes. Process Data Historians (Aspen IP21, OSIsoft PI) Analysing problems or data that requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors Advanced Siemens PCS 7 (essential) Qualification & Experience: Siemens PCS 7 (Advantageous) Siemens S7 S10 (Advantageous) B.Eng./BSc. (Eng.) Degree 10+ years’ relevant experience Siemens WinCC (Advantageous) Siemens Profibus (Advantageous) Job Details: Company: Samancor Chrome Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Sandton, Gauteng, SA Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here Vacancieshut.com