Automation Engineer at Lonadek

Lonadek is a firm of Consultants with a passion and desire to implement and develop Local Content in a manner that adds value to all stakeholders. Our goal is to ensure that locals and indigenous companies develop themselves and utilise tested systems, processes and procedures to deliver quality goods and services in the Gulf of Guinea and the world. As a group of technical consultants, we have developed our core competencies in the areas of Local Content Consultancy, Recruitment and Placement of Skilled Personnel in the oil and gas industry. We are committed to Human Resource Capital Development, Technology Transfer, Engineering Systems Implementation, Engineering Support Services and Due Diligence for multinational organisations. We aim to add value to the businesses of our clients, colleagues and partners by building capacity, capability and competence. Through our unique project execution and implementation strategy, we focus on value addition for national development and socio-economic transformation.

Job Overview

• We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our team, with a specialization in managing and optimizing PI systems (AVEVA PI, OSI PI) and ensuring asset performance.
• The successful candidate should have a strong background in process control and instrumentation and will play a crucial role in interfacing with PLC systems, but their primary focus will be on asset performance management via the PI platform.
• You will be responsible for the setup, management, and optimization of data infrastructure for process automation and industrial systems.

Key Responsibilities

PI Systems Management & Asset Performance

• Oversee the PI AF Database (PIFD default Database), ensuring regular backups, data integrity, and availability for disaster recovery.
• Manage and maintain the OSI PI server, ensuring smooth data integration and system reliability.
• Oversee PI Vision Database configuration and usage for effective data visualization and analysis of asset performance.
• Focus on asset performance management, leveraging PI systems to monitor, analyze, and improve industrial asset efficiency, reliability, and uptime.

Process Control & Instrumentation Interface

• Collaborate with process control teams to ensure accurate PLC integration with the PI system.
• Provide technical expertise in process control and instrumentation, ensuring data flow between field devices (PLCs, sensors, etc.) and PI systems for real-time decision-making.
• Act as the liaison between PI resources and process control/SCADA systems, ensuring seamless data transfer without compromising asset performance management goals.

Network Architecture & System Design

• Design and implement network architectures that support PI system data collection from industrial assets and control systems.
• Ensure secure, efficient, and reliable communication between PI servers and various industrial systems across the enterprise.

Backup, Recovery, and System Optimization

• Implement robust backup solutions for PI AF Databases, ensuring full disaster recovery capabilities and business continuity.
• Regularly review and optimize system performance, applying best practices in OSI PI server management and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to data acquisition, control systems integration, and PI system operations.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with other engineers, IT, and operations teams to support asset performance initiatives and ensure seamless data integration with process control systems.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in automation technologies, particularly those related to PI systems and industrial control solutions.
• Proactively suggest improvements to PI system configurations to enhance system efficiency, performance, and security.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience working in automation engineering, with a focus on PI systems, process control, and instrumentation.
• Proficient in AVEVA PI system administration and optimization, including PI AF Database management.
• Strong working knowledge of OSI PI server, including setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with PI Vision and other PI system visualization tools.
• Expertise in network architecture and communication protocols for integrating PI systems with industrial assets.
• Background in process control and instrumentation, with experience interfacing with PLCs for data collection and process automation.
• Proven ability to manage asset performance using PI systems, optimizing asset health and reliability through data-driven insights.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges in industrial automation environments.

Method of Application

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