Hybrid Process Control Engineer: Automation & Optimization

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional certifications

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom seeks a skilled Process Control Engineer to enhance efficiency and safety of chemical processing facilities through design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced control systems. You will work on instrumentation and automation to optimize plant operations and minimize deviations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical or Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in process control, and hands-on experience with DCS/PLC/SCADA (Honeywell, Emerson, Siemens).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process control engineering, preferably in chemical/petrochemical environments.
• Proficiency with DCS/PLC/SCADA systems (Honeywell, Emerson, Siemens).
• Strong understanding of control theory, instrumentation, and automation principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced process control strategies and systems.
• Tune control loops and optimize process performance to improve yield, quality, and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain Process Control Narratives, P&IDs, and other control system documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems.
• Collaborate with process engineers and operations teams to identify and implement control system improvements.
• Ensure all control systems comply with safety regulations and industry best practices.

Skills

Control theory

Instrumentation

Automation principles

Advanced process control

DCS/PLC/SCADA familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Honeywell

Emerson

Siemens

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom seeks a skilled Process Control Engineer to enhance efficiency and safety of chemical processing facilities through design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced control systems. You will work on instrumentation and automation to optimize plant operations and minimize deviations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical or Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in process control, and hands-on experience with DCS/PLC/SCADA (Honeywell, Emerson, Siemens).