Hybrid Control Systems Engineer - PLC/SCADA & Automation
Placements24
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Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Control Systems Engineer to enhance automation and SCADA infrastructure. Hybrid work arrangement combines on-site collaboration with remote tasks in a dynamic oil & gas environment.
You will design, implement, and maintain PLC/DCS automation, develop HMI/SCADA, configure industrial networks, and contribute to cybersecurity, system documentation, and commissioning activities. Collaboration with IT and process teams is essential.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in control systems engineering with PLC/DCS programming and SCADA.
- Proficiency with Siemens or Rockwell platforms and HMI software.
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and program PLCs/DCS for process automation.
- Develop and maintain HMI/SCADA systems for plant monitoring and control.
- Implement and troubleshoot industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus).
- Perform system integration, testing, and commissioning of new control systems.
- Provide technical support for control system hardware and software issues.
- Create and manage system documentation (P&IDs, diagrams, manuals).
- Ensure cybersecurity best practices for industrial control systems.
- Collaborate with operations and maintenance to identify automation improvements.
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Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Control Systems Engineer to enhance automation and SCADA infrastructure. Hybrid work arrangement combines on-site collaboration with remote tasks in a dynamic oil & gas environment.
You will design, implement, and maintain PLC/DCS automation, develop HMI/SCADA, configure industrial networks, and contribute to cybersecurity, system documentation, and commissioning activities. Collaboration with IT and process teams is essential.
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