Hybrid APC Process Control Engineer — Paarl

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Health & retirement benefits

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Exposure to modern control systems

Scenic Paarl, Western Cape

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl is seeking a Process Control Engineer to design, implement, and optimize APC strategies for manufacturing. You will develop control logic for DCS/PLC/HMI, troubleshoot hardware/software, tune loops, and maintain documentation.

You will collaborate with process engineers, stay current with automation advancements, ensure safety compliance, and provide training and support to operations staff in a hybrid on-site/off-site role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in process control engineering within manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with DCS/PLC/HMI/SCADA systems.
• APC techniques and model predictive control experience.
• Proficiency with DeltaV, Experion or Centum DCS platforms.
• Understanding of instrumentation, sensors and control valves.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts for industrial controls.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and commission APC strategies for manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain control system logic (PLC and DCS).
• Troubleshoot control hardware and software issues.
• Perform loop tuning and optimization for stability and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain P&IDs, instrument lists, and control docs.
• Collaborate with process engineers to identify improvements.
• Stay current with advancements in process control technology.
• Ensure safety standards and procedures are followed.
• Provide training and technical support to operations personnel.
• Monitor system performance and plan upgrades.

Skills

DCS

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Advanced Process Control

Model Predictive Control

DeltaV

Experion

Centum

Instrumentation

Sensors

Control Valves

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Industrial cybersecurity

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Honeywell Experion

Yokogawa Centum

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl is seeking a Process Control Engineer to design, implement, and optimize APC strategies for manufacturing. You will develop control logic for DCS/PLC/HMI, troubleshoot hardware/software, tune loops, and maintain documentation.

You will collaborate with process engineers, stay current with automation advancements, ensure safety compliance, and provide training and support to operations staff in a hybrid on-site/off-site role.