Instrument and Control Engineer

Placements24; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & OT

Medical aid & retirement fund

Training in advanced control systems

Stable career near Paarl

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Instrument and Control Engineer for an industrial operations role near Paarl. You will design instrumentation, control valves, and automation systems for process plants, and implement control logic for DCS/PLCs.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems with 3+ years in instrumentation and control, plus strong calibration and safety knowledge. Join a team focused on operational excellence and advanced automation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of instrumentation and control experience in process industries.
• Experience with PLC/DCS programming and configuration.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, control theory, and SIS.
• Experience with field instrumentation selection and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify instrumentation, control valves, and automation systems for process plants.
• Develop and implement control logic for DCS and PLCs.
• Perform loop checks, commissioning, and troubleshooting of I&C systems.
• Ensure safety standards and regulatory compliance for control systems.
• Collaborate with project teams during design, construction and commissioning.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance personnel and operators.

Skills

PLC/DCS programming

Process instrumentation

SIS knowledge

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems

Tools

PLC software

DCS software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Instrument and Control Engineer to join their industrial operations team near Paarl . This role is essential for the design, implementation, and maintenance of sophisticated instrumentation and control systems that ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant processes. You will play a key part in optimizing automation, ensuring system reliability, and implementing advanced control strategies within the Oil & Gas and related industries. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to work on critical infrastructure and contribute to operational excellence in a challenging industrial environment. You will collaborate with electrical engineers, process engineers, and technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specify instrumentation, control valves, and automation systems for process plants.
• Develop and implement control logic and programming for Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Perform loop checks, commissioning, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements for control systems.
• Collaborate with project teams during the design, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance personnel and operators.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering, preferably in process industries.
• Proficiency in PLC/DCS programming and configuration.
• Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation, control theory, and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
• Experience with field instrumentation selection and calibration.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for overtime pay.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for further training in advanced control systems and automation technologies.
• A stable and rewarding career within the vital industrial sector near Paarl .
• Supportive team environment focused on technical expertise and operational efficiency.