Industrial Systems Engineer — Petrochemical, Data-Driven

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and provident fund

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Coastal Mossel Bay location

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks an experienced Industrial Systems Engineer to design, implement and maintain integrated industrial systems. You will analyze performance data, develop control strategies, and collaborate with operations to improve efficiency and reliability.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in process automation, data analysis, and safety compliance within heavy industry, with a hands-on approach to capital projects and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years in industrial systems engineering or a related role.
• Strong background in process control, automation and SCADA/HMI systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize industrial systems and processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Analyze system performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement control strategies for automated systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure system reliability and minimize downtime.
• Conduct root cause analysis for system failures and implement corrective actions.
• Develop technical specifications for new equipment and system upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations and environmental protocols.
• Maintain documentation of system designs, configurations, and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to industrial systems.

Skills

Process control systems

Automation technologies

SCADA/HMI

Data analysis

System modeling

Simulation

Troubleshooting

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks an experienced Industrial Systems Engineer to design, implement and maintain integrated industrial systems. You will analyze performance data, develop control strategies, and collaborate with operations to improve efficiency and reliability.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in process automation, data analysis, and safety compliance within heavy industry, with a hands-on approach to capital projects and documentation.