C & I Engineer

Accord Human Capital; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,625,000 - 1,946,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Human Capital in Johannesburg, South Africa, seeks a Lead Control & Instrumentation Engineer to provide technical leadership across the project lifecycle. Based in Bryanston, you will integrate control, instrumentation and automation systems and collaborate with Project Office, consultants, construction and commissioning teams to meet scope, schedule, budget, quality and safety targets.

The role involves client coordination, site commissioning (C1-C5), international travel to Zimbabwe,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–12 years of experience in Control and Instrumentation engineering.
• Experience within mining, minerals processing or heavy industrial projects.
• Experience in EPCM and project delivery environments.
• Exposure to greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Experience in construction, commissioning and operational readiness activities.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA and DCS platforms.
• Platinum, base metals or process plant experience will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review C&I engineering deliverables.
• Review control philosophies and functional design specifications.
• Review P&IDs and instrumentation requirements.
• Review instrument datasheets and specifications.
• Review PLC, SCADA and DCS system architecture.
• Provide technical input into automation and process control systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards and project requirements.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews.
• Provide technical support during construction activities.
• Coordinate commissioning and handover activities.
• Support safety and compliance programs.

Skills

PLC Systems

DCS

SCADA

Field Instrumentation

Industrial Networks

Process Control

Valves & Actuators

Instrument Calibration

Loop Checking

Plant Automation

Functional Safety

C&I Installation

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Control/Instrumentation Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Job description

The Lead Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer shall report directly to the Project Manager: Concentratorand will work closely with the Project Office, Engineering Consultants, Construction Team, Commissioning Team, Operations personnel, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams. The incumbent will be responsible for providing specialist control and instrumentation engineering support throughout the project lifecycle while providing regular progress updates and technical recommendations to the Project Manager: Concentrator. The role will ensure effective integration of all control, instrumentation and automation systems to achieve the approved project scope, schedule, budget, quality and safety objectives.

POSITION LOCATION

The position shall be primarily based in Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa, with travel to the site in Zimbabwe as required to support engineering, construction, commissioning and operational readiness activities. During plant commissioning, this role will be required to be on site to oversee commissioning (C1-C5) activities within their areas of responsibility. Travel requirements will vary depending on project phases and operational requirements.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Lead Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer will provide technical leadership and engineering support for all control, instrumentation, automation and process control systems associated with the project. The role is responsible for ensuring that all control and instrumentation systems are designed, procured, installed, commissioned and handed over safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications, engineering standards and operational requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering & Design

• Develop and review C&I engineering deliverables.
• Review control philosophies and functional design specifications.
• Review P&IDs and instrumentation requirements.
• Review instrument datasheets and specifications.
• Review PLC, SCADA and DCS system architecture.
• Provide technical input into automation and process control systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards and project requirements.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews.

Procurement Support

• Prepare and review technical specifications.
• Evaluate technical bids and vendor submissions.
• Review supplier documentation and drawings.
• Support equipment selection and procurement activities.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) where required.

Construction Support

• Provide technical support during construction activities.
• Resolve site engineering queries.
• Conduct site inspections and quality assessments.
• Verify installation compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Support contractor management and coordination.

Commissioning & Start-Up

• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities (on-site).
• Participate in loop checks, instrument calibration and control system testing.
• Support PLC, SCADA and DCS commissioning.
• Assist with integrated plant commissioning.
• Support operational readiness and plant handover.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture.
• Participate in HAZOP studies, risk assessments and safety reviews.
• Ensure compliance with project safety standards, statutory requirements and company procedures.
• Support management of change (MOC) processes.

DELIVERABLES

The C&I Engineer may be required to prepare and/or review:

• Instrument Indexes
• Instrument Datasheets
• Control Philosophies
• Functional Design Specifications
• Cause and Effect Matrices
• PLC/DCS I/O Lists
• Instrument Loop Diagrams
• Cable Schedules
• Instrument Location Drawings
• Technical Specifications
• Vendor Documentation
• Technical Bid Evaluations
• FAT and SAT Documentation
• Commissioning Procedures
• Punch Lists
• Handover Documentation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronic, Control or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA or an equivalent professional body will be advantageous.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 10–12yearsof experience in Control and Instrumentation engineering.
• Experience within mining, minerals processing or heavy industrial projects.
• Experience in EPCM and project delivery environments.
• Exposure to greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Experience in construction, commissioning and operational readiness activities.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA and DCS platforms.
• Platinum, base metals or process plant experience will be advantageous.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate should demonstrate experience in:

• PLC Systems
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• SCADA Systems
• Field Instrumentation
• Industrial Communications Networks
• Process Control Systems
• Control Valves and Actuators
• Instrument Calibration
• Loop Checking
• Process Plant Automation
• Functional Safety Systems
• C&I Installation and Commissioning

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural project environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work on site when required.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

• Primary work location: Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Site travel to Zimbabwe will be required periodically based on project requirements.
• Remuneration: R160,000 per month Cost to Company (CTC).
• Travel, accommodation and approved site-related expenses incurred during project travel will be covered in accordance with company policy.
• The successful candidate shall be responsible for complying with all applicable taxation requirements in their country of residence.
• Payments may be subject to applicable statutory deductions, including Zimbabwean withholding tax requirements, currently understood to be 5%, in accordance with prevailing legislation and any applicable double taxation agreements.
• The Company reserves the right to make any mandatory statutory deductions required by law.

CONTRACT DURATION

This position is offered on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, commencing on a mutually agreed date (open to extend). The contract may be extended based on:

• Project requirements and progression.
• Individual performance.
• Continued support requirements during construction, commissioning and operational readiness phases.

The successful candidate will support the Project through various stages of project execution, including engineering, construction support, commissioning and operational readiness activities. The Company reserves the right to extend the contract or offer a further term of employment subject to project requirements and mutual agreement.