Control Systems Engineer - Power Generation

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Advanced automation technology

Training and development

Stable employment

Reliable energy supply

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a highly competent Control Systems Engineer specializing in power generation to join its established team. This hands-on role focuses on design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced control systems for safe, reliable plant operation.

You will work with DCS/PLC platforms, develop control logic and HMI, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate across operations and maintenance to optimize performance while ensuring cyber security standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems for power generation facilities.
• Configure, test, and commission DCS and PLC.
• Develop and maintain control logic, alarm management, and HMI.
• Troubleshoot complex control system issues during operation and maintenance.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimise plant performance and safety.
• Ensure control systems adhere to industry standards, safety regulations, and cybersecurity best practices.

Skills

Control systems

DCS platforms

PLC programming

Instrumentation

Cybersecurity

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens DCS

Emerson DCS

Honeywell DCS

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly competent Control Systems Engineer specializing in power generation to join their established team in Port Elizabeth . This role is crucial for the design, implementation, and maintenance of sophisticated control systems that ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of power plants. You will work with state-of-the-art technologies, applying your expertise in automation, instrumentation, and control theory to optimize plant performance and meet stringent operational requirements. This hands‑on position offers an exciting career path within the vital energy sector of the Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems and automation solutions for power generation facilities.
• Configure, test, and commission Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Develop and maintain control logic, alarm management strategies, and human‑machine interfaces (HMI).
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex control system issues during plant operation and maintenance.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize plant performance and safety.
• Ensure control systems adhere to industry standards, safety regulations, and cybersecurity best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in designing and implementing control systems, with a significant focus on power generation or heavy industrial applications.
• Proficiency with major DCS platforms (e.g., Siemens, Emerson, Honeywell) and PLC programming languages (e.g., Ladder Logic, Structured Text).
• Strong understanding of instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus).
• Experience with cybersecurity principles related to industrial control systems.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to work effectively in a plant environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with advanced automation and control technologies .
• Continuous training and professional development.
• Stable employment in a key industrial hub.
• Be a part of ensuring reliable energy supply for the region.