Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Specialized training

Diverse industrial processes

Collaborative team environment

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, South Africa seeks an experienced Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join its industrial operations team. You will design, implement and maintain instrumentation and control systems to ensure safe, efficient plant performance and reliability.

Responsibilities include selecting and calibrating instruments, programming PLCs and DCS, preparing P&IDs and electrical schematics, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of instrumentation and control experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience specifying, installing, and troubleshooting industrial instrumentation.
• Experience with PLC and DCS programming and configuration.
• Strong knowledge of process control principles and automation technologies.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical schematics, and loop diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and install process instruments including transmitters, sensors, and control valves.
• Develop and maintain control strategies and algorithms for plant processes.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and DCS.
• Calibrate instruments, perform loop checks and functional tests.
• Create and maintain P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and maintenance procedures.
• Collaborate with operations to diagnose and resolve control issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and industry standards.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Process control

Troubleshooting

Reading P&IDs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

PLC

DCS programming

Electrical schematics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join their industrial operations team in Mahikeng. This role is vital for the design, implementation, and maintenance of sophisticated instrumentation and control systems that ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of plant processes. You will be responsible for selecting, calibrating, and troubleshooting instruments, as well as designing and programming control loops and logic. This is an excellent opportunity to work with advanced automation technologies in a key industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and install a wide range of process instruments, including transmitters, sensors, and control valves.
• Develop, implement, and maintain control strategies and algorithms for plant processes.
• Program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Conduct calibration, loop checks, and functional tests of instrumentation and control systems.
• Develop and manage technical documentation, including P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and maintenance procedures.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to diagnose and resolve process control issues.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering , Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering, preferably in an industrial environment.
• Proficiency in specifying, installing, and troubleshooting various types of industrial instrumentation.
• Experience with PLC/DCS programming and configuration.
• Strong understanding of process control principles and automation technologies.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and loop diagrams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Opportunities for specialized training in leading instrumentation and control technologies.
• Exposure to diverse industrial processes and automation challenges.
• A collaborative team environment focused on operational excellence.
• Career development pathways within a growing organization.