Hybrid Control Systems Engineer: Energy Automation & Growth

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous leave policy

Advanced technical training

Exposure to advanced automation

Supportive work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join our client in Klerksdorp, North West. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced control systems for energy generation and distribution, ensuring safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial control, strong PLC/HMI/DCS experience, and a solid grasp of Modbus/Profibus protocols. The position is hybrid with on-site collaboration and remote planning flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years designing and implementing industrial control systems in energy.
• Proficiency with PLC programming (Siemens, Siemens/Allen-Bradley) and HMI development.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Modbus/Profibus protocols and power system operations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems for energy facilities.
• Configure and program industrial automation controllers and HMIs.
• Develop and maintain control logic, algorithms, and system documentation.
• Perform system integration, testing, and commissioning of control systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues remotely and on-site.
• Optimize control strategies to improve efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to define requirements.
• Stay current with emerging automation technologies and standards.
• Ensure cybersecurity and safety compliance in control systems.
• Provide technical support and training to operations personnel.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC programming

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

HMI development

DCS systems

Modbus/Profibus protocols

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join our client in Klerksdorp, North West. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced control systems for energy generation and distribution, ensuring safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial control, strong PLC/HMI/DCS experience, and a solid grasp of Modbus/Profibus protocols. The position is hybrid with on-site collaboration and remote planning flexibility.