Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Training & development

Annual incentives

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking an Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join our industrial operations team. The role focuses on design, implementation, calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems to optimize process performance and safety.

The successful candidate will work on PLC programming, SCADA configuration, instrument calibration, troubleshooting, and collaboration with operations and maintenance for improved efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering.
• Proficiency with PLC and DCS systems.
• Experience with field instruments (pressure, temperature, flow, level).
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus).

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and select instrumentation and control systems for industrial applications.
• Develop and implement control strategies, including PLC programming and SCADA configuration.
• Perform calibration, testing, and maintenance of instruments and control loops.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to instrumentation and control systems.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to improve process performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies for all control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA configuration

Instrumentation & control

Troubleshooting

Safety standards

Education

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

Tools

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join their industrial operations team in Centurion . This position is vital for ensuring the accurate measurement, monitoring, and control of industrial processes within their facilities. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, calibration, and maintenance of sophisticated instrumentation and control systems. The successful candidate will contribute to optimizing operational efficiency, safety, and reliability through expert application of control theory and modern instrumentation technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and select appropriate instrumentation and control systems for industrial applications.
• Develop and implement control strategies, including PLC programming and SCADA system configuration.
• Perform calibration, testing, and maintenance of instruments and control loops.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to instrumentation and control systems.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to improve process performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies for all control systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering .
• Proficiency with PLC (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and DCS systems.
• Experience with various field instruments (pressure, temperature, flow, level sensors).
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual incentives.
• Generous medical and retirement benefits.
• Exposure to advanced industrial automation technologies.
• Training and development opportunities in control systems.
• A dynamic work setting with a focus on technological advancement.