Senior Engineer – Instrumentation

Mopani Copper Mines PLC has operations in Mufulira and Kitwe on the Copperbelt Province in Zambia. The Company’s Success has been as a result of its Focused approach to improvement and the mutually beneficial relationships enjoyed with stakeholders-an important sector of which is its employees.

The Company Seeks the Services of a Senior Engineer – Instrumentation x1

Job Purpose

The Responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to the following:

• Perform troubleshooting that may arise from control system equipment failure or software modifications.
• Assist in coordinating and executing the installation of new and retrofit control systems using SIEMENS PLC Controllers and I / O of this a system.
• Act as first responder to control room operation related problems.
• Assist in scoping, coordinating and executing the design, development, documentation of advance control systems, DCS, PLC, HMI, and SCADA program code.
• Assist in coordinating and executing the performance testing of operating systems, electrical or electronic communication systems and inspection of equipment to detect potential defects.
• Ensure to update and perform SCADA development and changes.
• Configure system hardware, software and SCADA to match field related modifications.
• Understand the control philosophy of the process plant.
• Adhere to site DCS standards and good practices.
• Provide technical direction and support to trainees.
• Perform standby duties as required.

To be considered for this position, the candidate should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics & Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics or related qualification.
• Registered member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automated control systems, complex software suites, analog and digital control systems, and instruments for data recording and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good knowledge of digital electronics.
• Excellent knowledge of Siemens PCS7, Siemens TIA and Step 7.
• General knowledge in Advance Control Systems
• Knowledge for new control system installations and control system upgrades will be added advantage.

The successful candidate must be result oriented and have the ability to work with own initiative, ability to understand scope of work, paying particular attention to Company policies and corporate objectives.

Mopani is committed to establishing a winning team and a copper and cobalt business it can be proud of. The Company operates an employment policy of meritocracy, aiming to employ the right people with the right skill, irrespective of race, gender or creed.

Applicants who are interested, suitably qualified, and experienced should submit their application no later than 04 November 2024. The application should include contact phone numbers, a detailed curriculum vitae (limited to three pages or less), and contact information for three referees who can be contacted. Additionally, certified copies of all credentials should be provided.

Female applicants that meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply. Full confidentiality guaranteed. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be responded to.