Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and provident fund

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join their operations team in a hybrid role. The position focuses on specification, design, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems essential for process automation and safety.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 4 years of experience in instrumentation and control, with strong PLC/DCS and SIS knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Minimum 4 years of instrumentation and control experience.
• Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation principles and technologies.
• Experience with PLC/DCS programming and configuration.
• Understanding of control loop tuning and process dynamics.
• Familiarity with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) design and implementation.
• Proficiency with P&ID development and relevant industry standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities for a hybrid work environment.
• Experience with calibration and loop checking procedures.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, and select instrumentation for process applications.
• Develop and implement control strategies, including PID tuning and APC.
• Configure and program PLCs and DCS.
• Design and maintain SIS in accordance with IEC 61511 and standards.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and control system issues, finding root causes and solutions.
• Develop P&IDs and control narratives.
• Ensure systems comply with safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams during design, installation, and commissioning.
• Maintain documentation for instrumentation and control systems.
• Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance.

Skills

Instrumentation principles

Control loop tuning

PLC/DCS programming

SIS design

P&ID development

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a qualified Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join their operations team in Randburg . This hybrid position requires a blend of on-site analysis and remote design work. You will be responsible for the specification, design, implementation, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems crucial for process automation and monitoring. Your expertise will ensure the accurate measurement, control, and safety of industrial processes. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of process instrumentation, control loop tuning, PLC/DCS integration, and safety instrumented systems (SIS). You will collaborate with process engineers, operations staff, and project teams to optimize system performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Specify, design, and select instrumentation (e.g., transmitters, control valves, sensors) for process applications.
• Develop and implement control strategies, including PID loop tuning and advanced process control.
• Configure and program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Design and maintain Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) in accordance with relevant standards (e.g., IEC 61511).
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and control system issues, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
• Develop P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) and control narratives.
• Ensure instrumentation and control systems comply with safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams during the design, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all instrumentation and control systems.
• Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering.
• Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation principles and technologies.
• Experience with PLC/DCS programming and configuration.
• Understanding of control loop tuning and process dynamics.
• Familiarity with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) design and implementation.
• Proficiency with P&ID development and relevant industry standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities for a hybrid work environment.
• Experience with calibration and loop checking procedures.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical aid and provident fund contributions.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement.
• Opportunities for professional development and gaining experience in diverse industrial applications.
• A supportive team environment focused on technological advancement.
• Contribute to critical process control and safety systems.