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Job Title:  Automation Engineer

Organisation: Hima Cement Limited

Duty Station: Kasese, Uganda

Vacancy Code: AEX01

Reports to: Instrumentation & Automation Manager

 

About the Company:

Hima Cement Limited is a cement manufacturer in Uganda. It is a subsidiary of the Sarrai Group, a diversified manufacturing conglomerate headquartered in Uganda with subsidiaries in Uganda, Kenya and Malawi.

 

Job Summary:   Ensure proper working of Plant automation hardware and software systems for optimum performance of the Plant, in compliance with the OH&S regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

(Maintenance Operations)

Write the Logic diagrams, PLC programs and design CCR graphic displays for new/revamped equipment.

Ensure integration of hardware/software modifications and their commissioning.

Rectify, record and report any control system equipment failure.

Carry out robust troubleshooting of equipment failures in the Plant,

Perform high quality repair work and communicate findings.

Ensure all Plant instruments (Weigh feeders, gas analysers, opacimeters, dust monitors, CEMS, fire alarm systems, shell scanners, kiln cameras, VFDs, sensors etc) are maintained and calibrated routinely according to approved schedules.

Integrate new and revamped instruments into the existing structure, document and commission them.

Request for purchase of the required Automation spare parts as need arises. Ensure timely readiness to efficiently tackle emergencies or urgent breakdowns as programmed with N+1.

Plant Optimization Operations

Ensure revision, testing, and distribution of General Function Specifications (GFSs) for new and revamped systems.

Certify the development, review and implementation of Systems Standard Operating procedures (SOPs).

Challenge and improve existing control loops and diagrams, design new ones in line with process/equipment reliability optimization and user requirements.

Certify consistency in information flow between the plant equipment and the control systems.

Work with the IT department to ensure proper installation, configuration and operation of plant IT Tools and expert systems. These consist of QMC, High Level Control, and TIS.

Execute weekly work orders according to equipment preventive maintenance plans and Plant optimization requests as assigned.

Propose and implement Plant optimization, power consumption and cost reduction initiatives and extension of electrical life of the plant equipment.

Management – Planning and Cost control

Ensure implementation and testing of validated Design Change Requests (DCRs) in collaboration with the users and systematic storage of changes for traceability.

Update software listing, management of passwords, CCR documentation, DCS list of alarms and faults.

Identify sensitive data and perform planned backups.

Support the Electrical team leader in the control of the maintenance budget, ensuring planning and follow-up on key tasks and costs through executing effective solutions to achieve budget and to meet or exceed targets while maintaining the Plant control system in healthy running state

Standards

Perform all duties in compliance with Hima Cement standards for Plant control systems.

Take part in the technical training of plant personnel to ensure correct usage of the plant automated systems.

Ensure compliance with regulations, company goals, Rules, local permits, policies and procedures; optimize the internal processes and structures

OH&S and Environment

Incorporate and ensure individual and team safety culture in all activities.

Compliance with company Health, Safety and Environment regulations to ensure zero harm.

Keep all areas of jurisdiction clean and tidy.

Attend Health, Safety and Environment trainings organized by the Plant.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering /Electronic Engineering with minimum exposure of 5 years in electrical and instrumentation maintenance /operations in a busy cement organization.

Should have working experience with Siemens PCS 7 DCS, S7 PLC family like S7-300, S7-400, SIMATIC MANAGER, OPC Servers.

Good Knowledge in Microsoft Office, Programming skills (PLC programming, plus languages such as C, VB)

Should be result oriented, self-driven with a high sense of quality and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Understand cement manufacturing process

Strong knowledge of electrical equipment and necessary instrumentation in an automated plant.

Understand control loops and the control strategy of expert systems and parameterize them as per Hima Cement operation standards.

Understand characteristics and properties of cement and intermediate products.

Knowledge of material transport equipment

Knowledge of operating principles of Cement Plant equipment; Crushers, Vertical roller mill, Ball mills, Rotary Kiln, Bag Filters, Conditioning towers & Packing machines, Stackers, Reclaimer.

Experience applying FMEA techniques and knowledge of basic problem-solving tools

Profile & Personal Qualities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Effective communication (verbal and written).

Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Creativity

Time management and Conflict management

 

How to Apply:

Candidates that know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, should send their CVs, which should include details of your email address (if any), present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address (Email your application and CV to careers@himacement.com and let’s save the environment).

 

Key Notes:

Hima Cement Limited is a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate and do not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment.

Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one document

Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

 

The Human Resource Manager – Hima Plant

Hima Cement Ltd, Plot 838 Namanve Industrial Park

P.O Box 7230 Kampala

 

Deadline: 8th October 2024

 

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