Control Systems Engineer

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Training opportunities in control-sys

Engaging work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl is seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer to join our sophisticated operations team on a hybrid schedule. You will design, implement, and maintain advanced process control strategies that optimize plant performance, enhance safety, and ensure stability in a chemical manufacturing context.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering and at least five years’ experience with DCS/PLC platforms such as Emerson DeltaV or Honeywell Experion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and implementing industrial control systems.
• Proficiency with major DCS platforms (e.g., Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion) and PLC programming (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens).
• Strong understanding of process dynamics, control theory, and instrumentation.
• Experience with advanced process control (APC) techniques is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission distributed control systems (DCS) and PLC.
• Develop advanced process control (APC) strategies to improve efficiency, product quality, and energy consumption.
• Troubleshoot control system issues, diagnose faults, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with process engineers to define control requirements and implement new control schemes.
• Develop and maintain control system documentation, including logic diagrams, P&IDs, and user manuals.
• Stay current with advancements in automation technology, sensors, and control algorithms.

Skills

DCS platforms

PLC programming

Process control theory

Instrumentation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Honeywell Experion

Rockwell

Siemens

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer to join their sophisticated operations team, operating on a hybrid schedule in Paarl. This role is vital for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced process control strategies that optimize plant performance, ensure stability, and enhance safety. You will work on sophisticated automation systems, collaborating with process engineers and operations personnel to achieve superior production outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer passionate about automation and control theory within the chemical manufacturing context.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission distributed control systems (DCS) and programmable logic controllers (PLC).
• Develop advanced process control (APC) strategies to improve efficiency, product quality, and energy consumption.
• Troubleshoot control system issues, diagnose faults, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with process engineers to define control requirements and implement new control schemes.
• Develop and maintain control system documentation, including logic diagrams, P&IDs, and user manuals.
• Stay current with advancements in automation technology, sensors, and control algorithms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and implementing industrial control systems.
• Proficiency with major DCS platforms (e.g., Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion) and PLC programming (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens).
• Strong understanding of process dynamics, control theory, and instrumentation.
• Experience with advanced process control (APC) techniques is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for a hybrid environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement that balances on-site and remote work.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized training in control systems.
• Engaging work environment with cutting-edge automation technology.