Job Description

Senwes is one of the leading agricultural companies in South Africa. Senwes serves the agri and food sector from farmgate to milldoor with a strategic focus which rests on six pillars - agricultural services, resources, investments, logistical services, financial services and corporate support services. Break new grounds with Senwes.

What you'll need:

Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in mechanical or electrical Engineering.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer.
- Masters degree in the field of energy efficiency would be advantageous.
- At least 3 - 5 years experience at a consulting firm and/ or industrial environment or in the energy and industrial automation environment.
- Familiarity with energy-efficient technologies, renewable energy sources, and sustainability principles.
Skills/Competencies:
- Proficiency in PLC and SCADA programming, including ladder logic, HMI design, and data acquisition.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively.

What you'll be doing:

Responsibilities:

• Energy Efficiency:

- Collaborate with the engineering team to identify energy-saving opportunities and develop strategies to improve energy efficiency.
- Conduct energy audits and analyse electrical systems to identify areas of improvement and propose energy-efficient solutions.
- Assist in the design, installation, and commissioning of energy-efficient electrical systems.
- Monitor and analyse energy consumption data, identify trends, and recommend measures to reduce energy waste.
- Stay updated with emerging energy-efficient technologies and industry best practices.

• Renewable Energy:

- Support the development and implementation of renewable energy projects.
- Collaborate with external vendors, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations for renewable energy installations.
- Assist in conducting feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for renewable energy projects.
- Monitor and maintain renewable energy systems, troubleshoot issues, and optimise performance.
- Assist in the integration of renewable energy systems into existing electrical infrastructure.

• Plant Automation (PLC and SCADA Control):

- Assist in the design, programming, and commissioning of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation requirements, develop functional specifications, and design control systems.
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to PLC and SCADA systems, ensuring smooth and efficient plant operations.
- Conduct regular system maintenance, software updates, and backups to ensure system reliability.
- Support the implementation of advanced control strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Compliance and Safety.

Note:

• We are committed to transformation through the appointment of persons from designated groups and potential candidates from these groups will enjoy preference.
• Kindly note that a consumer credit record will be requested in respect of all appointments which involve dealing with cash or finances.
• Should you meet the above requirements and be of the opinion that you can make a contribution to the company, kindly register and apply on our Career Page at www.groupcareers.co.za
• Should we not have contacted you within six weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

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