Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Training & certification

Exposure to large-scale projects

Safety culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Instrumentation and Control Engineer to design, implement, and maintain advanced control systems for industrial plants in Richards Bay. You will work with process engineers to optimize control strategies and ensure safety and reliability of instrumentation and automation across operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, minimum 4 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with Siemens/Rockwell PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and HMI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering required.
• Minimum 4 years in industrial instrumentation and control systems.
• Proficiency with PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell) and DCS.
• Experience with SCADA and HMI design.
• Strong understanding of process control theory and loop tuning.
• On-site Richards Bay with possible site travel.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and implement instrumentation and control systems for industrial plants.
• Develop and maintain PLC/DCS programming and configuration for automation processes.
• Perform calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of field instruments (sensors, transmitters, valves).
• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety instrumented systems (SIS) where required.
• Collaborate with process engineers to optimize control strategies and improve plant efficiency.
• Prepare technical documentation, including P&IDs, control narratives, and FDS.

Skills

PLC programming

DCS systems

SCADA systems

HMI design

Process control theory

Loop tuning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

DCS systems

SCADA software

HMI software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Instrumentation and Control Engineer to contribute to their operations in Richards Bay. This role focuses on the design, implementation, and maintenance of sophisticated control systems and instrumentation used in industrial processes. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the efficiency, safety, and reliability of plant operations through expertly designed and maintained control loops and automation strategies. The position offers a dynamic work environment where you can apply your expertise in a critical industrial hub, working closely with process engineers and operations teams to optimize performance and troubleshoot complex automation challenges. This is a key role in maintaining operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and implement instrumentation and control systems for industrial plants.
• Develop and maintain PLC/DCS programming and configuration for automation processes.
• Perform calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of field instruments (e.g., sensors, transmitters, control valves).
• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety instrumented systems (SIS) where required.
• Collaborate with process engineers to optimize control strategies and improve plant efficiency.
• Prepare technical documentation, including P&IDs, control narratives, and functional design specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial instrumentation and control systems engineering.
• Proficiency with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell) and DCS systems.
• Experience with SCADA systems and HMI design.
• Strong understanding of process control theory and loop tuning.
• Ability to work on-site in Richards Bay with occasional site-wide travel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package including performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health benefits and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for advanced training and certification in automation technologies.
• Exposure to large-scale industrial projects in the KwaZulu-Natal region.
• Supportive team environment focused on operational excellence and safety.