Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

On-site role in Paarl

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join the on-site operations team in Paarl, Western Cape. You will design, implement, calibrate and maintain instrumentation and control systems to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient industrial processes.

Work with PLCs, DCS and SCADA, apply sensor technologies, calibrate instruments and tune control loops, and uphold safety standards. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics and hands-on instrumentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in industrial instrumentation and control systems engineering.
• Proficiency with PLC programming and configuration of common industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of sensor technologies and control valve applications.
• Experience with calibration procedures and maintenance of instrumentation.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex process controls.

Responsibilities

• Design, select, and install industrial instrumentation (pressure, temperature, etc.).
• Develop and maintain PLC/DCS control system logic and configurations.
• Calibrate instruments and troubleshoot control loops.
• Implement and maintain SCADA systems for process monitoring.
• Ensure instrumentation and control systems meet safety and industry standards.
• Provide technical support for instrumentation-related issues and process optimization.

Skills

Industrial instrumentation

Control system engineering

PLC programming

SCADA knowledge

Calibration procedures

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

PLC programming

DCS configuration

SCADA configurations

Instrumentation calibration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join their operations team in Paarl . This on-site role is critical for ensuring the precise monitoring and control of industrial processes. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of process automation, sensor technology, and control loop tuning. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to operational excellence within the industrial sector of the Western Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, select, and install various types of industrial instrumentation (e.g., pressure, temperature, flow, level sensors).
• Develop and maintain control system logic and configurations for PLCs and DCS.
• Calibrate instruments and troubleshoot control loops to ensure optimal process performance.
• Implement and maintain SCADA systems for process monitoring and data acquisition.
• Ensure all instrumentation and control systems comply with safety and industry standards.
• Provide technical support for instrumentation-related issues and process optimization initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering , Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in industrial instrumentation and control system engineering.
• Proficiency with PLC programming and configuration of common industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of various sensor technologies and control valve applications.
• Experience with calibration procedures and maintenance of instrumentation.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to troubleshoot complex process control issues.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• On-site role in a key industrial hub.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for training in advanced control technologies.
• Contribute to optimizing critical industrial processes in Paarl .