Control Systems Technician

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JOB TITLE: CONTROL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

The post is based offshore in Ghana.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The role is responsible for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting automated control systems on the FPSO KNK.
• The tasks are not limited to systems that use Telecoms, PLCs, HMIs, and sensors for control machinery, system calibration, reading schematics, preventive maintenance, and diagnosing problems to minimise downtime.
• Expert in reading P&IDs, Datasheets, General Arrangement drawings and procedures.
• Undertakes installations, modification and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems, including wiring, sensors, and motor controls.
• Supports implementing the Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Policy and contribute to the overall division strategy goals
• Participate in ICS Security incident investigations or Root Cause Failure Analysis, continuous improvement and productivity enhancement initiatives.
• Participate in life cycle management review of ICS in scope inventory and update inventory periodically.
• Be responsible for diagnoses and repairs of problems with control systems, by the applicable software to monitor performance and detect faults and anomalies.
• Analyzing and troubleshooting network connectivity via Ethernet, Fiber, Modbus Protocol, TCP/IP
• Calibrates and tests instruments and control devices such as used for the measurement of temperature, pressure, and flow.
• Navigates the control systems interface for Yokogawa DCS/Allen Bradley/ Siemens and assessing different modules displays and configuration systems.
• Monitors control systems using technologies like PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces), and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.
• Documents appropriately and analyze data. This includes reading and interpreting technical diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
• Performs regular inspections and preventive maintenance to preempt failures and optimize system reliability.
• Ensures that systems operate safely and comply with all relevant standards per the KNK protocols
• Be the liaison in providing technical support and training to operators assigned to the area on the use and maintenance of the control systems

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering with Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in industrial control systems and communication technologies.
• Experience on a Tanker/FPSO is a mandator requirement
• Strong technical foundation in industrial automation, networking, and system integration within operational technology environments.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical issues that arise during systems operation using troubleshooting techniques and diagnostics tools.
• Ability to configure Allen Bradley PLC and associate hardware is an added advantage
• Ability to Support Telecom equipment packages such as RADIO (UHF/VHF, VHF MARINE),ACS, PAGA, Data LAN & WAN, Meteorological, CCTV, and telephone.
• Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative.
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Experience in start-up support to Operation.