Hybrid Senior Instrumentation Engineer — Energy Projects

Placements24

Durban

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
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Hybrid work
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Career development
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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Instrumentation Engineer to elevate energy project delivery. This hybrid role merges remote flexibility with in-office collaboration in Durban, focusing on designing and implementing instrumentation and control systems for power generation and distribution facilities.

The successful candidate will lead P&IDs, data sheets, and loop diagrams, support safety and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure reliable,

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in instrumentation and control engineering, preferably within the energy sector.
  • Strong knowledge of process control principles, PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems.
  • Experience with various types of instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level sensors).
  • Familiarity with ISA, IEC, and API standards.
  • Hybrid work model with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Specify, design, and select instrumentation and control systems for energy projects.
  • Develop P&IDs, instrument lists, data sheets, and loop diagrams.
  • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and process engineers to integrate solutions.
  • Oversee procurement, installation, calibration, and testing of instrumentation and control hardware and software.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve instrumentation and control issues during project execution and plant operations.
  • Contribute to HAZOP studies and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Process control principles
PLCs
DCS
SCADA systems
Instrumentation sensors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Instrumentation Engineer to elevate energy project delivery. This hybrid role merges remote flexibility with in-office collaboration in Durban, focusing on designing and implementing instrumentation and control systems for power generation and distribution facilities.

The successful candidate will lead P&IDs, data sheets, and loop diagrams, support safety and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure reliable,

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