Senior I&C Engineer - Energy Systems (Hybrid, Upington)

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive medical aid and pension

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer to design, implement, and maintain sophisticated control systems for energy assets in a hybrid Upington-based role. This position requires expert knowledge of PLC/DCS, SCADA, and field instrumentation, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in I&C engineering within the energy sector and fluency in selecting instrumentation, control valves, and automation strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering with instrumentation and control specialization.
• 7+ years in I&C engineering with energy sector focus (power, oil & gas, renewables).
• Experience with PLC/DCS programming, HMI/SCADA development, and field instrumentation.
• Knowledge of process control theory, loop tuning, and automation strategies.
• Experience with functional safety (SIL) assessment is desirable.
• Familiarity with ISA and IEC standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop I&C systems, including P&IDs, logic diagrams, instrument specifications, and control narratives.
• Select appropriate instrumentation, control valves, PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems for energy projects.
• Develop and implement control strategies and automation solutions to optimize performance and safety.
• Oversee installation, calibration, testing, and commissioning of I&C equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex I&C issues during plant operation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and project specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project management, electrical, mechanical, and operations engineers.
• Manage I&C project budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior I&C engineers and technicians.
• Stay updated on latest advancements in control system technology and automation.

Skills

PLC/DCS programming

HMI/SCADA development

Process control theory

Loop tuning

Automation strategies

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SCADA Systems

DCS

PLCs

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer to design, implement, and maintain sophisticated control systems for energy assets in a hybrid Upington-based role. This position requires expert knowledge of PLC/DCS, SCADA, and field instrumentation, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in I&C engineering within the energy sector and fluency in selecting instrumentation, control valves, and automation strategies.