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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 in extension of electrical life of the plant equipment.

Management – Planning & 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 & 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.