Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer (Greenfields Mining Project) – Bryanston

MECS Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,625,000 - 1,946,000; Full time

Job summary

MECS Africa seeks a senior C&I Engineer to drive design, review P&IDs; ensure integration of PLC/SCADA/DCS systems; and support commissioning for a mining project in Johannesburg, with Zimbabwe travel. Based in Bryanston, you will coordinate with engineers, contractors and operations to meet safety, budget and schedule.

Required: 10–12 years in C&I, EPCM experience, and willingness to travel internationally. Fixed-term contract with on-site deployment during commissioning.

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.

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.
• Prepare and review Instrument Indexes, Instrument Datasheets, Control Philosophies, Functional Design Specifications, FAT/SAT documentation, and related deliverables.

Skills

PLC Systems

DCS

SCADA

Field Instrumentation

Industrial Networks

Process Control

Valves & Actuators

Instrument Calibration

Loop Checking

Plant Automation

Safety Systems

C&I Installations

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Instrumentation Eng. degree

ECSA registration advantageous

Passport & international travel

Tools

PLC Platforms

SCADA Systems

DCS Platforms

Job description

The Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer shall report directly to the Project Manager: Concentrator and 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.

The position shall be primarily based in Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa, with travel to 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.

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.

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

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 10–12 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.

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.
• Employment type: Fixed-term contract.
• 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.

CONTRACT DURATION

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