S3 Engineer – Control Systems

:\r\n\r\nPurpose\r\n\r\nSupport the S3 Control Systems Coordinator by ensuring the reliable operation, optimization, maintenance, and technical governance of all S3 Process Plant\r\n\r\nPurpose of the role\r\n\r\nControl Systems, including Siemens PCS7 DCS, industrial networks, and\r\n\r\nSiemens Gearless Mill Drive (GMD) control systems.\r\n\r\nThe role ensures maximum plant availability, safe operation, statutory compliance, and continuous improvement of automation, protection, and electrical drive systems within a high-availability mining processing environment.\r\n\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\n\r\nSafety & Governance\r\n\r\n \tPromote and enforce a zero-harm culture.\r\n \tDevelop and review SWIs and participate in HIRA\/JSA processes.\r\n \tEnsure statutory records, safety logbooks and test equipment compliance.\r\n \tReport incidents promptly and comprehensively.\r\n\r\nControl Systems Operations & Maintenance\r\n\r\n \tInstall, configure, commission, maintain and optimize S3 Control Systems (Siemens PCS7, S7-400H, Profinet\/Profibus, Scalance, virtualization and associated OT platforms).\r\n \tEnsure high system availability through redundancy validation, configuration backups and lifecycle management of hardware\/software.\r\n \tMaintain accurate as-built documentation and adhere to Change Management procedures.\r\n \tConduct proactive fault finding and structured root cause analysis to minimize production losses.\r\n \tMaintain critical spares and ensure system reliability in a high-availability environment.\r\n \tProvide dependable C&I engineering support to sustain plant stability and performance.\r\n\r\nSupport to Electrical Department (GMD & Protection Systems)\r\n\r\n \tProvide technical support on Gearless Mill Drive control philosophy, excitation systems, cycloconverters and associated auxiliary systems.\r\n \tReview and support electrical installations, protection schemes and interlocks to ensure statutory compliance and operational integrity.\r\n \tA