Industrial Controls Engineer – PLC/DCS/SCADA

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

State-of-the-art technology

Hands-on experience

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, South Africa, seeks an Electrical Engineer specializing in Industrial Controls and Instrumentation. You will design, implement, and maintain control systems to optimize plant performance and ensure safe operations.

The role collaborates with production, maintenance, and engineering teams; a hands-on, site-based approach is required and a commitment to safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in industrial controls and instrumentation.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems, DCS, SCADA, and relevant industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with calibration, configuration, and maintenance of process instrumentation.
• Familiarity with ISA standards.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a commitment to safety in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and implement electrical control systems and instrumentation for industrial processes.
• Develop P&ID diagrams, electrical schematics, and loop diagrams using relevant software.
• Select and procure appropriate control valves, sensors, transmitters, and other instrumentation devices.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex instrumentation and control system issues in a plant environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate new control strategies and improve existing systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards for safety, accuracy, and reliability in instrumentation.

Skills

Industrial controls

SCADA systems

PLC programming

Instrumentation

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DCS

ISA standards

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, South Africa, seeks an Electrical Engineer specializing in Industrial Controls and Instrumentation. You will design, implement, and maintain control systems to optimize plant performance and ensure safe operations.

The role collaborates with production, maintenance, and engineering teams; a hands-on, site-based approach is required and a commitment to safety and reliability.