Janneman — Controls Engineer
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: English and Afrikaans Tertiary Qualifications * 2010 - Completed: Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering Majors: Process Automation & Control (70 % average) Institution: Vaal University of Technology *2016 - Present: Bachelors of Science - Management of Technology Passed: Project Management, Operations Management, Engineering Economics and Organization Innovation Institution: University of Pretoria South Africa " " " " Courses *Siemens Software: -S7- Advance programming -PCS7 - DCS programming -S7-COMMS - Network communications -ST-DRV-FUN - AC/DC drive fundamentals -ST-WINCC/Flex - HMI/ SCADA programming -TIA Portal *Allen Bradley Rockwell Software: -Studio 5000 - Rockwell Automation Controller programming -Factory Talk SE/ME - Site and Machine Edition HMI programming -Historian - Historical data trending -Vantage Point - Remote data trending *TI Texas instruments - APT PLC programming *EPlan Electric P8 - Electrical drawing *Wonderware: -Achestra -Historian/Client -InTouch 7.0 - 10.0 *Windows Server- 2012 R2 Work History CoNet, Europe - Nederland 2018 - Present Electrical Engineer - Senior Control Engineer *Industries and Companies: Steel - Tata Steel Infrastructure - Engie BV *Engineering design of control systems, instrumentation and networking *Project management from concept design to handover *Client handover *Programming of PLC and SCADA systems *Technical Support onsite *Commissioning ( FAT and SAT) DRA Global, South Africa 2017 - 2018 Electrical Engineer - Control and Instrumentation *Engineering design of control systems, instrumentation and networking *Project management from concept design to handover *Project studies *Programming and commissioning of PLC and SCADA systems *Implementation of control networks and instrumentation *Development of engineering documentation *Client handover *Technical Support *Procurement of control equipment and instrumentation *Commissioning British American Tobacco, South Africa 2012 - 2017 / 2005 - 2011 Engineering Technologist- Automation and Control *Fault finding and maintenance on plant equipment and process instrumentation *Delivering technical and production support *Systems integration and process optimization *Programming and maintaining of PLCs and HMIs *SCADA and software development and design *Installation of new and upgrading of existing equipment *Designing system architecture, control panels and electrical drawings *Staging and managing projects including overseeing contractors and system integrators *Delivering onsite training to production personnel *Managing and procuring plant spares and equipment *Risk and RC analysis *Conducting safety inspections *Project management and budget control *Continuous improvement on process Moore Process Controls, South Africa 2011 - 2012 Applications Engineer - Systems *Designing small, medium and large integrated process control systems *Designing customer cabinets, operator consoles and system architecture *Interpreting customer needs and offering sound engineering solutions *Implementing relevant and effective solutions *Writing and compiling detailed functional specifications for various system parts *Project management including engineering, staging, software configuration and commissioning *Producing and distributing detailed post project reports and editorials *Compiling project documentation *Delivering training on systems Key Projects *2018 - Engie - 40 Lifting bridges automating project in Noord Holland -- Responsibilities: Assist engineering team with Software development, Mockup system and FAT testing a standard bridge. Commission due in 2019. *2018 - Tata Steel - Onsite Control Engineer - Responsibilities: Acts as Senior Control Engineer in the GSL - " Grond Stof Logistic" department. Project management, Software development, commissioning and Technical support. Ongoing - *2017 -2018 - Gold retreatment plant - Gold extraction plant through the CIL process. 4000 I/O plant - Responsibilities: Engineering design, procurement of equipment and software development. Development of engineering documentation, commissioning is due in May 2018. *2017 - 2018 - Regrind and Sag Mill lubrication system - An automated lubrication system for gold extraction mills- Responsibilities: Engineering design and procurement of equipment.PLC & SCADA software development and implementation. *2016 - 2017- Cause and Effect Product Quality Analysis Tobacco Conditioning - Software design and implementation - Direct Casing Condition Cylinder product quality module (Quality orientated) *2016 - 2017 - Failure Effect Mode Analysis on Tobacco Conditioning Cylinder - Responsibilities: Software design and development, implementation and roll out to other factories *2016- 2016- Automated Weighbelt Calibration - Development of an automated calibration system for weighbelts in the plant. Responsibilities: PLC & SCADA software development, implementation and roll out too other BATSA factories *2015 - 2016 - Reverse Osmosis Water Plant - Water treatment and storage plant. New installation and upgrade of existing equipment. Responsibilities: Budget control, PLC/SCADA/HMI Software development, installation and commissioning *2012 - 2013 - Achestra SCADA upgrade -Upgrades from InTouch to Achestra SCADA platform. Tracking and tracing of process tobacco inventory formed part of the upgrade. Responsibilities: Software migration, installation and commission of scanner equipment *2011 - FPSO Oil Tanker and PMS - Safety systems and power management system of a Floating Production Storage/Offloading oil tanker vessel. Responsibilities: Software development and staging *2010- 2010- Tobacco Shredding Plant - Salvage plant rebuild into a shredding processing tobacco Plant. Responsibilities: PLC & SCADA software development, control cabinet design and construction, installation and commissioning *2010- 2010- Automated Safety switch inspection - Development of an automated safety inspection checklist based on the condition of the safety switches installed in the plant. Responsibilities: PLC & SCADA software development, implementation and roll out too other BATSA factories. This project award me Hero of the Month in terms of contribution towards plant safety *2009 - 2010 - Upgrade of Steam Boiler Plant controls- Upgrade of control system for four steam boilers. Responsibilities: PLC & SCADA software development, control cabinet design and construction, installation and commissioning *2006 - 2011 - Tobacco Processing Plants - Installation of three (5000 I/O) tobacco processing plants. Responsibilities: PLC Software development for PMD 1 section, installation and commissioning Non Profit Project *2016 - 2017- Restoration of a 150-Year-old church clock system - Redesign of current clock control by implementing a modern PLC control system to control both the clocks and hammers. This project form part of the 150-year existence of the church. NG Church Heidelberg South Africa Awards *2013, Candidate for Future Manager - BATSA Nomination, Growth Academy *2012, Nominated for Best Energy Saving Initiative - BATSA Energy Savings Initiative Award *2010, Automation Project, Safety switches - BATSA Monthly Hero Award *2009, Nominated for Best Project Performance - BATSA Performance Trophy *2009, First Overall Winner - Natal WFO Enduro Club Championship *2009, Seventh in Silver Class - Roof of Africa Hard Enduro, 2009 Referees Peter Zaaijer Maintenance Manager - CoNet Europe - Nederland Thys Beytell Principal Control Engineer - DRA Global South Africa Johan de Waal Engineering Manager - British American Tobacco South Africa Mike Ramsay Senior Project Engineer - Moore Process Controls Louis Badenhorst Head of Department - Electrical Engineering, Process Instrumentation and Control Vaal University of Technology
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does a Controls Engineer do?
- A Controls Engineer designs, programs, and maintains automated control systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial robots. They work in manufacturing, automotive, and process industries to optimize production and ensure system reliability.
- What certifications do Controls Engineers need?
- Common certifications include Rockwell Automation Certified Professional, Siemens Certified Professional, FANUC Robot certifications, ABB Robot Programming certifications, and TIA Portal certifications. Industry experience is often valued as highly as certifications.
- How do I hire a Controls Engineer?
- On Automate America, you can search for Controls Engineers by skill, location, and availability. Post a contract with your requirements, review applicant profiles and certifications, then connect directly or use White Glove managed services.
- What does Janneman do?
- Janneman is a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Janneman located?
- Janneman is based in Gauteng, Johannesburg.
- What does Janneman specialize in?
- Janneman works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Schneider Electric, Zenon, Ignition, Wonderware as a Controls Engineer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
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