Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Placements24

Randburg

Hybrid

ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Randburg projects

Continuous learning

Operational excellence culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join our Randburg team. The role focuses on specifying, designing, and maintaining instrumentation and control systems for industrial processes, with hybrid working arrangements.

You will work on feedback-controlled processes, calibrations, and documentation, ensuring safety, efficiency, and reliability across operations. Candidates should have a solid background in instrumentation, control theory, and automation.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering.
Strong understanding of process control principles and feedback loops.
Experience with various types of industrial instrumentation and transmitters.
Familiarity with PLC/DCS systems and HMI development.
Proficiency in calibrating instruments and troubleshooting control system failures.

Responsibilities

Specify, select, and validate instrumentation for process measurement (pressure, temperature, flow, level).
Design and implement control loops and logic for process automation systems.
Configure and calibrate instrumentation and control devices.
Develop and maintain control system documentation, including P&IDs, logic diagrams, and calibration records.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to instrumentation and control systems hardware and software.
Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to optimize process performance and reliability.

Skills

Instrumentation & control

Process control principles

PLC/DCS systems

HMI development

Calibration & troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

PLC/DCS tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join their team in Randburg , operating on a hybrid work basis. You will be responsible for the specification, design, implementation, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems for industrial processes. This role is critical for ensuring the accuracy, safety, and efficiency of our operations through advanced monitoring and control solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background in instrumentation, control theory, and automation, coupled with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in both remote and on-site settings.

Key Responsibilities

Specify, select, and validate instrumentation for process measurement (e.g., pressure, temperature, flow, level).
Design and implement control loops and logic for process automation systems.
Configure and calibrate instrumentation and control devices.
Develop and maintain control system documentation, including P&IDs, logic diagrams, and calibration records.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to instrumentation and control systems hardware and software.
Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to optimize process performance and reliability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering .
Strong understanding of process control principles and feedback loops.
Experience with various types of industrial instrumentation and transmitters.
Familiarity with PLC/DCS systems and HMI development.
Proficiency in calibrating instruments and troubleshooting control system failures.

Benefits