Industrial Process Control Engineer

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Performance incentives

Professional development

Work on critical control systems inKim

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, seeks an Industrial Process Control Engineer to design, implement and maintain advanced control systems for our mining operations.

You will apply expertise in DCS/PLC, process instrumentation, SCADA and HMI, tune control loops, and develop documentation. The role partners with operations and maintenance to optimize performance, reliability and safety in a demanding industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial process control engineering.
• Proven experience with DCS and/or PLC.
• Strong understanding of process instrumentation, sensors, and actuators.
• Proficiency in control loop tuning and process modeling.
• Knowledge of Modbus and Profibus communication protocols.
• Experience with SCADA systems and HMI design is desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a demanding industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement process control strategies and systems (DCS/PLC/SCADA) for industrial applications.
• Develop and tune control loops to ensure optimal performance, stability, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with process control instrumentation and automation systems.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance to identify and implement improvements in process control.
• Develop and maintain control system documentation (P&IDs, narratives, logic diagrams).
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate on integration of new equipment and control systems.
• Conduct performance monitoring and analysis of control systems and recommend adjustments.
• Stay updated on trends and technologies in process control and automation.
• Assist in specification and selection of control hardware and software.
• Train operational staff on advanced process control concepts.

Skills

Industrial process control

DCS/PLC

Process instrumentation

Control loop tuning

SCADA & HMI

Industrial networking (Modbus/Profibus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Chemical, Electrical or related engineering

Tools

DCS

PLC

SCADA

HMI design

Modbus

Profibus

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant player in the mining and beneficiation sector in **Kimberley**, is seeking a skilled Industrial Process Control Engineer. This role is essential for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced control systems that optimize the performance and efficiency of our industrial processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in industrial engineering, coupled with expertise in process instrumentation, automation technologies, and control loop tuning. You will be responsible for ensuring the stability, reliability, and safety of our automated operations, contributing directly to production targets and cost reduction. This is a key technical role within our **Kimberley**, **Northern Cape** operations, offering the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a demanding industrial environment. The position requires a deep understanding of process dynamics and control strategies relevant to the **Kimberley** region's industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement process control strategies and systems (e.g., DCS, PLC, SCADA) for industrial applications.
• Develop and tune control loops to ensure optimal process performance, stability, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with process control instrumentation and automation systems.
• Work with operations and maintenance teams to identify and implement improvements in process control.
• Develop and maintain control system documentation, including P&IDs, control narratives, and logic diagrams.
• Ensure process control systems comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams on the integration of new equipment and control systems.
• Conduct performance monitoring and analysis of control systems, recommending adjustments as needed.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in process control and automation.
• Assist in the specification and selection of process control hardware and software.
• Train operational staff on the principles and operation of advanced process control systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial process control engineering.
• Proven experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Strong understanding of process instrumentation, sensors, and actuators.
• Proficiency in control loop tuning and process modeling.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus).
• Experience with SCADA systems and human-machine interface (HMI) design is desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a demanding industrial setting.
• Familiarity with the specific industrial processes and challenges in **Kimberley** is an advantage.
• Knowledge of safety instrumented systems (SIS) is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical and retirement benefits, performance incentives, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work on critical control systems in **Kimberley**. Join a leading industrial company and contribute to operational excellence.