Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Pronto Labour Team; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have a BEng/BSc Eng degree and a minimum of 5 years' experience in Control & Instrumentation Engineering, preferably within FMCG or Paper & Pulp environments. Responsibilities include designing systems, maintenance operations, and ensuring project efficiency. This role requires excellent troubleshooting skills and knowledge of Siemens PLCs and local standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Control & Instrumentation Engineer.
• Experience in FMCG or Paper & Pulp environments.
• Knowledge of Fieldbus & Industrial Communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Designing and Developing Electrical and Instrumentation Systems.
• Maintenance Operation.
• Ensuring efficient project delivery.

Skills

Control & Instrumentation Engineering

Electrical Systems Design

Troubleshooting

Project Management

Education

BEng / BSc Eng Degree

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Rockwell Automation

Mitsubishi PLCs

Job description

Overview

Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

BEng / BSc Eng Degree - ESSENTIAL

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Control & Instrumentation Engineer
• Experience as an Engineer within FMCG or Paper & Pulp environment
• Experience in MCC & Specification LV & MV reticulation
• Understanding Local Standards, SANS, OSHA
• Electrical knowledge of Siemens, Rockwell Automation
• Allen Bradley & Mitsubishi PLCs - An Advantage
• Troubleshoot & Maintain DCS Database, Software & Configuration of Siemens PLCs or similar systems
• Knowledge of Fieldbus & Industrial Communication protocols
• Prior experience in C&I procurement, Installation / Construction

Duties & Responsibilities

• Designing and Developing Electrical and Instrumentation Systems
• Maintenance Operation
• Fault Finding
• Prepare Capex applications for improvement
• Collaborating with the Manager to meet safety and quality standards
• Providing innovative solutions in heavy electrical engineering
• Ensuring efficient project delivery
• Clean criminal record - will be verified