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About this Instrumentation and Controls/SCADA Specialist role at SMEC

SMEC · Onsite · Lilongwe

1. Design & Engineering

  • Develop control system architecture for irrigation schemes, including pumping stations, reservoirs, canals, and distribution networks

  • Design and specify instrumentation (flow, pressure, level, water quality, etc.)

  • Prepare P&IDs, control philosophies, functional design specifications, and I/O lists

  • Select and configure PLCs, RTUs, and communication networks

2. SCADA Systems Development

  • Design and implement SCADA systems for real-time monitoring and control

  • Develop HMI interfaces, dashboards, and alarm management systems

  • Integrate telemetry systems (GPRS/3G/4G, radio, fiber, satellite) for remote site communication

  • Ensure cybersecurity considerations and system redundancy

3. Installation & Commissioning

  • Supervise installation of instrumentation and control systems on-site

  • Conduct factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT)

  • Lead system commissioning, loop checking, and calibration of instruments

  • Troubleshoot system faults and optimize performance

4. Operations & Maintenance Support

  • Provide technical support for operation and maintenance teams

  • Develop O&M manuals and training materials

  • Monitor system performance and recommend upgrades or improvements

  • Ensure system reliability and data accuracy

5. Project Coordination

  • Collaborate with civil, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic engineers

  • Review contractor submissions and shop drawings

  • Ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and client requirements

  • Support procurement processes and vendor evaluations

6. Documentation & Reporting

  • Prepare technical reports, as-built documentation, and system manuals

  • Maintain records of system configurations and changes

  • Report on project progress, risks, and mitigation measures

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

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About SMEC

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our

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