Chemical Engineer - Process Control & Automation

Placements24

Upington

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site role

Specialized automation training

Cutting-edge control systems

Safety and efficiency focus

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a specialized Chemical Engineer with expertise in Process Control and Automation to join their Upington facility. The role focuses on design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced control systems (DCS/PLC) ensuring efficiency, safety, and stability of chemical processes.

Key responsibilities include optimizing control loops, troubleshooting automation issues, and managing control system upgrade projects, with on-site engagement in a modern manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or master's degree in Chemical Engineering with focus on control systems.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in process control engineering and automation within the chemical industry.
Proficiency with DCS and PLC programming and configuration.
Strong understanding of control theory, instrumentation, and signal processing.
Experience with data historians and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills related to automated systems.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain advanced process control strategies using DCS and PLC systems.
Develop and optimize control loops to ensure stable and efficient plant operation.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to process automation hardware and software.
Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to identify opportunities for automation improvements.
Manage projects related to control system upgrades and implementation.
Ensure compliance with industry standards for process automation and safety systems.

Skills

Process control

Automation

DCS/PLC

Control theory

Historians

MES

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DCS programming

PLC programming

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a specialized Chemical Engineer with expertise in Process Control and Automation to join their advanced manufacturing facility in Upington . This critical role involves the design, implementation, and maintenance of sophisticated control systems that ensure the efficiency, safety, and stability of our chemical processes. You will work with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and other automation technologies. The ideal candidate is adept at applying control theory and automation principles to optimize plant operations and enhance data acquisition for process analysis. This on-site position is vital for leveraging technology to achieve peak operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain advanced process control strategies using DCS and PLC systems.
Develop and optimize control loops to ensure stable and efficient plant operation.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to process automation hardware and software.
Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to identify opportunities for automation improvements.
Manage projects related to control system upgrades and implementation.
Ensure compliance with industry standards for process automation and safety systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering with a focus on control systems.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in process control engineering and automation within the chemical industry.
Proficiency with DCS and PLC programming and configuration.
Strong understanding of control theory, instrumentation, and signal processing.
Experience with data historians and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills related to automated systems.

Benefits