Instrumentation and Control Engineer - Remote

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health benefits

Full remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Control Engineer for a fully remote role that supports diverse sites, including near Mahikeng, North West. You will design, implement, and optimize instrumentation and control systems to improve process efficiency, safety, and data acquisition.

Key tasks include designing DCS/PLC/SCADA configurations, creating P&IDs and loop diagrams, selecting instruments and valves, and troubleshooting control loops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of instrumentation and control engineering experience in process industries.
• Proficiency with major DCS/PLC platforms and HMI/SCADA software packages.
• Strong understanding of calibration techniques and ISA standards.
• Excellent remote communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and commission instrumentation and control systems, including DCS, PLC, and SCADA platforms.
• Develop P&IDs, loop diagrams, cause & effect charts, and functional design specifications.
• Select appropriate instruments (e.g., pressure, temperature, flow, level transmitters) and control valves based on application requirements.
• Troubleshoot and optimize control loops and automation sequences to improve process performance and safety.
• Provide remote technical support for calibration, maintenance, and upgrades of instrumentation and control hardware/software.

Skills

Instrumentation & Control

Remote communication

Troubleshooting

Documentation

DCS/PLC/SCADA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DCS/PLC platforms

HMI/SCADA software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly competent Instrumentation and Control Engineer for a fully remote position, supporting their diverse operational needs across various sites, including those near Mahikeng, North West. This role involves the design, implementation, and optimization of complex instrumentation and control systems that are vital for process efficiency, safety, and data acquisition in industrial settings. You will leverage your expertise to ensure the accurate functioning of sensors, transmitters, control valves, and automation logic, working collaboratively with remote project teams and site personnel. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute significantly from a remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and commission instrumentation and control systems , including DCS, PLC, and SCADA platforms.
• Develop P&IDs, loop diagrams, cause & effect charts, and functional design specifications.
• Select appropriate instruments (e.g., pressure, temperature, flow, level transmitters) and control valves based on application requirements.
• Troubleshoot and optimize control loops and automation sequences to improve process performance and safety.
• Provide remote technical support for calibration, maintenance, and upgrades of instrumentation and control hardware/software.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering, preferably in the process industries.
• Proficiency with major DCS/PLC platforms and HMI/SCADA software packages.
• Strong understanding of calibration techniques and relevant industry standards (e.g., ISA).
• Excellent remote communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package reflecting remote work and expertise.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Full remote work flexibility, enabling work from anywhere.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and advanced technical training.
• Chance to influence critical control strategies across multiple industrial operations.