Electrical Instrumentation Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an experienced Electrical Instrumentation Engineer to lead design, calibration, and maintenance of critical instrumentation systems for process control and automation. You will ensure accuracy, reliability, and safety of measurement devices across industrial applications.

The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of instrument selection, calibration procedures, and control loop tuning, contributing to optimized operations and compliance with stringent industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation and Control Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering, preferably in process industries.
• Deep knowledge of instrument calibration, process control principles, and SIS safety concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and select electrical and instrumentation components, including sensors, transmitters, control valves, and analyzers.
• Develop and implement calibration procedures and maintenance schedules for instrumentation systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime and ensure process stability.
• Configure and program DCS/PLC systems for instrumentation integration and control loop management.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company best practices.
• Collaborate with process engineers and operations teams to improve system performance and reliability.

Skills

Process control principles

Instrument calibration techniques

DCS/PLC programming

Diagnostics tools

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Tools

Instrumentation software

Diagnostic tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Instrumentation Engineer to join their sophisticated operations in Sandton . This role is responsible for the design, implementation, calibration, and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation systems critical for process control and automation. You will ensure the accuracy, reliability, and safety of measurement and control devices across various industrial applications. The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of instrument selection, calibration procedures, and control loop tuning, contributing essential expertise to optimize operational performance and ensure compliance with stringent industry standards in a leading corporate hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and select electrical and instrumentation components , including sensors, transmitters, control valves, and analyzers.
• Develop and implement calibration procedures and maintenance schedules for all instrumentation systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime and ensure process stability.
• Configure and program DCS/PLC systems for instrumentation integration and control loop management.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company best practices.
• Collaborate with process engineers and operations teams to improve system performance and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation and Control Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering , preferably in process industries.
• In-depth knowledge of process control principles, instrument calibration techniques, and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
• Proficiency with instrumentation software and diagnostic tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous approach to work.

Benefits

• Excellent remuneration package, including competitive salary and bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and other benefits .
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional development in specialized fields.
• Exposure to state-of-the-art technology and complex industrial processes.
• A professional and collaborative work environment in the heart of Sandton .