Electrical & Electronics Engineer

The Legends Agency; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Electrical & Electronics Engineer. This role involves designing boiler controls and electrical systems, programming PLC & DCS, and conducting control loop tuning. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and has a strong background in industrial controls with at least five years of experience. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in relevant software are essential. A preferred ECSA registration is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial control environment.
• ECSA registration (or in the process of registering) – preferred.
• Minimum 3 years PLC & DCS programming experience.
• Minimum 3 years of control loop tuning experience.

Responsibilities

• Designing boiler controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
• PLC & DCS programming (preferably Schneider Unity Pro).
• Preparing instrument lists, I/O lists, control philosophies, loop drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Specifying and procuring electrical & instrumentation equipment.
• Estimating and preparing proposals for boiler enquiries.
• Cold and hot commissioning of boilers, valves, and systems.
• Control loop tuning, system optimisation and fault finding.
• Creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) on the company's MRP system.
• Working directly with customers during commissioning and handover.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

PLC Programming

DCS Programming

Control Loop Tuning

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPlan

Job description

Electrical & Electronics Engineer, Western Cape

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)


• ECSA registration (or in the process of registering) – preferred


• Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial control environment


• Minimum 3 years PLC & DCS programming experience


• Minimum 3 years of control loop tuning experience

Key Responsibilities

• You’ll be involved across the full project lifecycle, including:


• Designing boiler controls, instrumentation and electrical systems


• PLC & DCS programming (preferably Schneider Unity Pro)


• Preparing instrument lists, I/O lists, control philosophies, loop drawings, wiring diagrams and PLC cabinet designs


• Specifying and procuring electrical & instrumentation equipment


• Estimating and preparing electrical & I&C proposals for boiler enquiries


• Cold and hot commissioning of boilers, burners, fans, pumps, VSDs, valves, oil & gas systems


• Control loop tuning, system optimisation and operational fault finding


• Creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) on the company's MRP system


• Working directly with customers and site teams during commissioning and handover

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong grounding in Electrical, Instrumentation and Automatic Controls


• Good understanding of Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics


• Knowledge of national and international electrical standards & regulations


• Proficient in Excel and Word, with exposure to AutoCAD Electrical and EPlan


• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal, English)