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RE-ADVERTISEMENT- CONSULTANT AUTOMATION ENGINEER/TECHNOLOGIST
Details
Re-Advertisement- Consultant Automation Engineer/Technologist (RAN240612-1) - Rand Water
Closing Date 2024/06/25
Reference Number RAN240612-1
Job Title Re-Advertisement- Consultant Automation Engineer/Technologist
Portfolio Strategy
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Glenvista
Location – Site Rietvlei
Job Advert Summary
To assist the Automation Asset Manager to act as the custodian for automation plants and sub-plants of the water supply infrastructure. This individual is responsible for ensuring that these assets are specified, installed, operated, and maintained to provide expected levels of service at minimum lifecycle cost.
Minimum Requirements
Essential (must-have) qualifications are:
• Formal engineering qualifications (MTech, MEng, MScEng degree)
• Professional Registration with the Engineering Council of SA
• 6 to 10 years’ experience in industrial automation (measurement, control and instrumentation)engineering / infrastructure management
• Minimum of 3 years’ management experience
Desirable qualifications are:
• Advanced Management Programme
• Membership of a fraternal voluntary association
Primary Duties
• Assist the Automation Asset Manager to lead and manage all activities of the section that will result in optimal lifecycle performance of the specific category of assets
• Assist the Automation Asset Manager to develop, compile, execute and manage the section business plan that supports the departmental and divisional business plan
• Assist the Automation Asset Manager to develop and maintain generic standards for asset performance and availability, maintenance regimes, rates of deterioration, lifespan, etc.
• Provide and update plans and costs for the management of each asset, for incorporation into the integrated Asset Management Plan
• Manage and lead the process relating to the review and improvement of standards and specifications for the asset category
• Manage asset assessors and maintenance staff in:
• Review and approve specification and design of new assets to ensure lifecycle performance is adequately addressed
• Develop and prepare annual budget for Automation asset management, and practice financial management and control
• Assist the Automation Asset Manager to manage the development of staff by monitoring performance, coaching and mentoring, career path and succession planning
• Initiate and lead Automation asset management related projects
• Direct and lead technical advances and world class expertise for the category of asset
• People and resource management by monitoring performance of staff and implement succession planning
• Effective management and monitoring the section’s budget to ensure actual expenses against budgeted amount and delegate action on variances
• Create and encourage a culture of teamwork, and achievement, through the application of frequent feedback and communication with staff and promote employment equity
Knowledge
• Specification, design, operation, and maintenance of the asset category (i.e., automation engineering)
• Financial and economic principles, including life cycle costing
• Condition assessment and performance measurement techniques and evaluation
• Asset rehabilitation technology
• Principles of plant maintenance and reliability
• Principles of asset management
Skills
• Technical report writing and development of specifications
• SCADA and HMI installation and commissioning
• PLC programming and configuration, I/O installation, and commissioning
• Installation and wiring of instruments to the PLC and control panel I/Os
• Electrical control panel construction, installation and commissioning
• Control panel fault tracing, redesign, and re-wiring
• System alarm reporting and logging
• Industrial networking and telemetry systems
• Production of P&ID and AsBuilt drawings
Attitude
• Customer service
• Critical evaluation
• Decision making
• Planning and organizing
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• People management
• Self-management
• Conceptual thought and well developed analytical and coordinating skills
• Problem solving
• Project management planning principles, tools and techniques
• Networking skills
• Spatial analysis and interpretation
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. In evaluating prospective applicants and making the final selection, preference will be given to females and/ or people with disabilities to give effect to Rand Water's Employment Equity objectives.
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RE-ADVERTISEMENT- CONSULTANT AUTOMATION ENGINEER/TECHNOLOGIST
Details
Re-Advertisement- Consultant Automation Engineer/Technologist (RAN240612-1) - Rand Water
Closing Date 2024/06/25
Reference Number RAN240612-1
Job Title Re-Advertisement- Consultant Automation Engineer/Technologist
Portfolio Strategy
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Glenvista
Location – Site Rietvlei
Job Advert Summary
To assist the Automation Asset Manager to act as the custodian for automation plants and sub-plants of the water supply infrastructure. This individual is responsible for ensuring that these assets are specified, installed, operated, and maintained to provide expected levels of service at minimum lifecycle cost.
Minimum Requirements
Essential (must-have) qualifications are:
• Formal engineering qualifications (MTech, MEng, MScEng degree)
• Professional Registration with the Engineering Council of SA
• 6 to 10 years’ experience in industrial automation (measurement, control and instrumentation)engineering / infrastructure management
• Minimum of 3 years’ management experience
Desirable qualifications are:
• Advanced Management Programme
• Membership of a fraternal voluntary association
Primary Duties
• Assist the Automation Asset Manager to lead and manage all activities of the section that will result in optimal lifecycle performance of the specific category of assets
• Assist the Automation Asset Manager to develop, compile, execute and manage the section business plan that supports the departmental and divisional business plan
• Assist the Automation Asset Manager to develop and maintain generic standards for asset performance and availability, maintenance regimes, rates of deterioration, lifespan, etc.
• Provide and update plans and costs for the management of each asset, for incorporation into the integrated Asset Management Plan
• Manage and lead the process relating to the review and improvement of standards and specifications for the asset category
• Manage asset assessors and maintenance staff in:
- Condition assessment and performance measurement of assets to agreed standards and frequencies
- Regular audits of maintenance activities
- Providing a maintenance support service to operating sites
• Review and approve specification and design of new assets to ensure lifecycle performance is adequately addressed
• Develop and prepare annual budget for Automation asset management, and practice financial management and control
• Assist the Automation Asset Manager to manage the development of staff by monitoring performance, coaching and mentoring, career path and succession planning
• Initiate and lead Automation asset management related projects
• Direct and lead technical advances and world class expertise for the category of asset
• People and resource management by monitoring performance of staff and implement succession planning
• Effective management and monitoring the section’s budget to ensure actual expenses against budgeted amount and delegate action on variances
• Create and encourage a culture of teamwork, and achievement, through the application of frequent feedback and communication with staff and promote employment equity
Knowledge
• Specification, design, operation, and maintenance of the asset category (i.e., automation engineering)
• Financial and economic principles, including life cycle costing
• Condition assessment and performance measurement techniques and evaluation
• Asset rehabilitation technology
• Principles of plant maintenance and reliability
• Principles of asset management
Skills
• Technical report writing and development of specifications
• SCADA and HMI installation and commissioning
• PLC programming and configuration, I/O installation, and commissioning
• Installation and wiring of instruments to the PLC and control panel I/Os
• Electrical control panel construction, installation and commissioning
• Control panel fault tracing, redesign, and re-wiring
• System alarm reporting and logging
• Industrial networking and telemetry systems
• Production of P&ID and AsBuilt drawings
Attitude
• Customer service
• Critical evaluation
• Decision making
• Planning and organizing
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• People management
• Self-management
• Conceptual thought and well developed analytical and coordinating skills
• Problem solving
• Project management planning principles, tools and techniques
• Networking skills
• Spatial analysis and interpretation
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. In evaluating prospective applicants and making the final selection, preference will be given to females and/ or people with disabilities to give effect to Rand Water's Employment Equity objectives.
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WORKSHOP AIDE
Details
Workshop Aide (RAN240605-1) - Rand Water
Closing Date 2024/06/18
Reference Number RAN240605-1
Job Title Workshop Aide
Portfolio Bulk Water Services - Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Johannesburg South
Location - Site Central Depot / Bulk Distribution
Job Advert Summary
Rand Water is looking for a candidate who will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe workshop at all times.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12.
- 2 years relevant workshop environment.
- Basic SHE knowledge.
Primary Duties
- Perform general housekeeping chores in and around the workshop.
- Ensuring that all workshop machinery and equipment are kept clean and in good working condition.
- Maintaining and cleaning waste bins.
Knowledge
- General housekeeping.
- Safety knowledge.
- Knowledge of basic concepts relevant to the job.
Skills
- Ability to keep all the waste area clean by sweeping with a broom.
- collect all papers and unwanted items on the ground.
- communication skills.
Attitude
- Performance driven.
- Team work .
- Customer service orientation.
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. In evaluating prospective applicants and making the final selection, preference will be given to females and/ or people with disabilities to give effect to Rand Water's Employment Equity objectives.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISOR
Details
Closing Date 2024/06/14
Reference Number RAN240603-1
Job Title ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISOR
Portfolio Shared Services
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Johannesburg
Location – Site Rietvlei
Job Advert Summary
To develop and maintain a corporate environmental and occupational hygiene system, establish systems to mitigate all associated risks identified within the organisation and provide advice to management and operating sites to ensure alignment with best practise.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric qualification is essential
- Btech Degree in Environmental Health Management or equivalent
- Accredited Advanced SHE Auditor would be an advantage (14001, 18001 and 9001)
- 3 - 5 years experience Environmental Management or 2 years at a supervisory or managerial level
- Knowledge of 14000 is essential
- Understand the business area (activities, process, sources of emissions)
- Understand accountabilities and roles in business areas + developed ‘customer’ network
- Understand/identify environmental hazards associated with the business
- Know key sensitivities in baseline environment
- Good understanding of the Water Services act and other applicable environmental legislation.
- Experience of EMS implementation and water sector
- Must be computer literate in MS Office Suite, word processing and database
- Code 8 drivers licence.
Primary Duties
- Assist the sites in implementing processes to ensure construction works are conducted in accordance with environmental legislation and Corporate environmental standards.
- Advice the sites on current and applicable environmental legislation and industry best practice
- Provide detailed environmental support and guidance in the planning stages of a new projects.
- Ensure environmental audits are conducted to ensure compliance against legislative and corporate environmental standards.
- Provide support and guidance in establishing site specific environmental objectives, which are commensurate with Corporate environmental objectives, which provide practical solutions to environmental concerns.
- Liaise with external regulatory bodies ( GDACE, DEAT etc.) in the management of environmental incidents.
- Attend relevant environmental industry / regulatory associations / forums so as to assist in the improvement of overall environmental performance.
- Provide relevant information for Environmental Management reviews.
- Visit Rand Water sites and provide support to the Risk Control teams.
- Pro-active assistance on Occupation Health, Safety and environmental matters.
- Implement and maintain an occupational hygiene programme for all Rand Water operations.
- Draft Group Policies and Procedures/ Guidelines
- Assists sites in implementation and maintaining ISO 14001& OHSAS 18001
- Compile comprehensive reports on environmental performance.
- Assists in conducting aspects and impacts assessments.
- Support to initial / small projects, including advice & input on permits/legal requirements/ impact assessments
- Maintain the Corporate SHE Compliance manual
Knowledge
- Related Environmental Legislation
- Safety and Environmental issues
- Statistics
- Risk Management
- Computer literacy (word processing and database)
- Environmental Audits
- Budget Management
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills (verbal and written).
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Interviewing skills.
- Decision making
- Report writing skills
Attitude
- Assertiveness
- Logical thinker
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Decisiveness
- Deadline oriented and able to deliver good quality outputs within short timeframes
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. In evaluating prospective applicants and making the final selection, preference will be given to females and/ or people with disabilities to give effect to Rand Water's Employment Equity objectives.
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