Automation Engineer (SCADA/EC&I) - South Africa - 3-6 months+
For a large client in the Data Centre industry, we are looking for an experienced Automation Engineer (SCADA/EC&I) for a 3 month+ contract in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role will require you to travel to South Africa every week for the initial 3 months (all travel expenses covered and enhanced rate if located in Europe for the initial period) and then you will be able to work remotely thereafter with occasional travel.
The Role
You will:
1. Support program management for automation related workstreams.
2. Enable coordination for several projects from design through to go live.
3. Coordinate with teams across different time zones.
4. Help agree milestones for completion of various systems (MEP, IT, Construction) and schedule testing phases for development and remediation projects.
5. Oversee schedules and commissioning scripts for each general contractor and OFCI supplier leading up to a coordinated program for testing of main OFCI equipment (L1 to L5).
6. Identify long lead items and ensure their inclusion in the Master Project Schedule in coordination with Project Controls, Construction, and Operations including all updates.
7. Assist in coordinating integration support schedules, allowing for sufficient time to program, test, and commission mission-critical control systems.
8. Ensure all Controls related design documents are tracked on Procore by the System Integrator.
9. Support process improvement and cost optimisation initiatives for BMS/Controls related activities during commissioning.
10. Be responsible for all project reporting and documentation related to the control and automation of equipment for each site.
Your Skills
Strong project management experience and qualifications are essential. Data centre experience is preferred. Experience in mission critical/highly regulated environments is preferred. Understanding of automated reporting and visualisation of data through Power BI is required. SCADA platform experience, particularly with Ignition, is preferred.
If interested, please apply with your latest CV and best number to reach you on: chloe.carr@next-ventures.com
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