Electrical Instrumentation Engineer — Process Control Specialist

Placements24

Sandton

On-site

ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

2 days ago
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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

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

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