Control Systems Engineer – Chemical Plant Optimization
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 in Queenstown, South Africa, seeks a Control Systems Chemical Engineer to optimize automation and control systems in its chemical plants. You will design, implement, and maintain DCS/PLC/SCADA systems to improve efficiency, safety, and product quality.
Join a hands-on role focusing on troubleshooting, process modeling, and collaboration with operations to deploy robust automation strategies and ensure compliant, secure control environments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 3–5 years in process control, automation, or instrumentation in chemical/processing.
- Proficiency with DCS and PLC systems.
- Strong understanding of chemical processes and control theory.
- Experience with process simulation and modeling tools.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain advanced process control strategies (DCS/PLC/SCADA).
- Optimize control loops and process parameters to improve efficiency and quality.
- Troubleshoot issues with control hardware, software, and instrumentation.
- Collaborate with operations to identify automation improvement opportunities.
- Develop automation documentation including P&IDs, narratives, and diagrams.
- Ensure safety and cybersecurity best practices for control systems.
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Job description
Placements24 in Queenstown, South Africa, seeks a Control Systems Chemical Engineer to optimize automation and control systems in its chemical plants. You will design, implement, and maintain DCS/PLC/SCADA systems to improve efficiency, safety, and product quality.
Join a hands-on role focusing on troubleshooting, process modeling, and collaboration with operations to deploy robust automation strategies and ensure compliant, secure control environments.
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