Automation Controls Engineer: PLC/SCADA Specialist Mining

Placements24

Rustenburg

Hybrid

ZAR 480,000 - 880,000

Full time

18 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and life insurance

Pension fund

Professional growth opportunities

Bonuses based on project performance

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg seeks an Automation Controls Engineer to design, program, implement and maintain industrial control systems. You will work hands-on with PLC, HMI and SCADA to improve safety, reliability and productivity.

Requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics, 4+ years in industrial automation, and experience with Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLCs. Familiarity with FactoryTalk View or WinCC and Ethernet/IP/Modbus is essential.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics or related field.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for industrial automation projects.
Program and configure PLC platforms (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric).
Develop user-friendly HMIs and SCADA interfaces.
Perform system integration, testing, and commissioning of automated control systems.
Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues in control systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
Create and maintain technical documentation on control logic and wiring diagrams.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation enhancements.
Provide technical support to operations and maintenance personnel.
Ensure designs comply with safety standards and best practices.