Hybrid Instrumentation & Control Engineer (DCS/PLC)

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join their technical team in Polokwane. The role focuses on design, implementation, calibration, and maintenance of process control systems and instrumentation used in industrial operations, ensuring accurate measurement, monitoring, and control of critical variables.

You will collaborate with operations and engineering to upgrade control systems and optimize safety and efficiency in the Limpopo province, working with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering in an industrial setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with a focus on control systems.
• Proficient in configuring PLC and DCS platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Honeywell).

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and select instrumentation (sensors, transmitters, valves) for industrial applications.
• Develop, program, and troubleshoot Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Implement and maintain control loops for optimal performance and stability.
• Perform calibration and maintenance of instrumentation for accuracy and reliability.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to identify process optimization opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations for instrumentation and control systems.

Skills

DCS

PLC

Process control

Loop tuning

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering with control systems focus

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

Honeywell

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join their technical team in Polokwane. The role focuses on design, implementation, calibration, and maintenance of process control systems and instrumentation used in industrial operations, ensuring accurate measurement, monitoring, and control of critical variables.

You will collaborate with operations and engineering to upgrade control systems and optimize safety and efficiency in the Limpopo province, working with