Hybrid Control Systems Engineer – Energy Automation

Placements24

East London

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

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Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer to lead automation initiatives for energy applications from a hybrid base near East London. You will design, implement, and maintain advanced PLC/DCS control systems ensuring safe, efficient plant operations.

Work with engineering and operations teams to optimize processes, integrate new technologies, and develop documentation. Requires a 5+ year track record, a degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics, and PLC/HMI/SCADA

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years designing and implementing industrial control systems.
Proficiency with PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell) and HMI/SCADA.
Strong understanding of automation, instrumentation, and network protocols.
Experience in energy sector or process automation is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement PLC/DCS control systems for industrial processes and power generation.
Configure and program HMI/SCADA software.
Perform system integration, testing, and commissioning of new control systems.
Troubleshoot control systems hardware, software, and instrumentation.
Maintain technical documentation including P&IDs and design specs.
Ensure safety standards and cybersecurity best practices.