Network Engineer

About the role

The Network Engineer will provide technical support for the design, implementation, commissioning and maintenance of control system networks. The role involves identifying requirements, troubleshooting, and improving network resilience in an industrial process plant environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in reliability analyses, design and implementation of new network solutions, and improvement of existing network resilience.
• Conduct fiber optic installation, splicing, testing (OTDR, light source, meters) and install network equipment such as Scalance switches, repeaters and OLMs.
• Perform fault investigations on control system networks using tools like Profitrace and coordinate fiber installation activities.
• Generate and update network drawings, execute test environments, and provide user training on site.

Required profile

• 4+ years of fibre optic splicing experience and 5+ years of control system network experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or related field; membership in the Engineering Institute of Zambia and eligibility to register with the Engineering Registration Board of Zambia.
• Excellent communication, self‑discipline, and ability to work unsupervised on multiple projects.

Required skills

• Fibre optic splicing and testing.
• Control system network troubleshooting (Profibus‑DP, Profibus‑PA, Industrial Ethernet).
• Use of Profitrace for fault finding.
• Knowledge of Siemens network components (repeaters, Scalance switches, terminating resistors).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows operating systems.