Instrumentation & Control Engineer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Laptop and mobile

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Instrumentation & Control Engineer to join our Upington-based team. The role combines site work with remote responsibilities to design, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation and control systems across industrial processes.

You will work with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety and reliability in plant equipment using DCS/PLC/SCADA systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical with a control systems focus.
• 4–6 years in instrumentation and control engineering within an industrial setting (mining, chemical, power).
• Strong knowledge of process control principles, including PID control.
• Experience with DCS/PLC programming (Honeywell Experion, DeltaV; Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
• Ability to read P&IDs, loop diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Experience with calibration procedures and field instrumentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Hybrid work readiness and willingness to travel to site locations.
• Understanding of IEC 61508/61511 safety standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and select instrumentation for measuring process variables.
• Develop and maintain control strategies using DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems.
• Configure and calibrate various types of instrumentation, ensuring accuracy.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and control system failures.
• Develop and implement logic for control loops and SIS.
• Create and update P&IDs, loop diagrams, and cause & effect matrices.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to optimize process control.
• Ensure all instrumentation and control systems comply with standards and safety regulations (IEC 61511).
• Participate in HAZOP studies and input on SIS.
• Manage instrumentation-related projects and modifications.

Skills

Process control

DCS/PLC programming

P&IDs interpretation

Analytical skills

Teamwork & communication

Safety standards

Hybrid work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelors in Eng (control)

Tools

Honeywell Experion

Emerson DeltaV

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the process industries, is seeking a skilled Instrumentation & Control Engineer to join their team. This role, based in Upington, Northern Cape , operates on a hybrid model, offering a balance between essential site-based work and remote responsibilities. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems across various industrial processes. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of plant equipment through precise measurement and control. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of process control theory, instrumentation hardware, and control system software (DCS/PLC). You will work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize process performance and troubleshoot control system issues. We are looking for a proactive problem-solver with excellent analytical skills and a commitment to safety and operational excellence. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects within a critical industrial sector, contributing directly to the efficiency and output of our client's operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and select instrumentation for measuring process variables such as flow, pressure, temperature, and level.
• Develop and maintain control strategies using DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems.
• Configure and calibrate various types of instrumentation, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and control system failures.
• Develop and implement logic for control loops and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
• Create and update P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), loop diagrams, and cause & effect matrices.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to optimize process control and minimize downtime.
• Ensure all instrumentation and control systems comply with relevant industry standards and safety regulations (e.g., IEC 61511).
• Participate in HAZOP studies and provide input on safety instrumented systems.
• Manage instrumentation-related projects and modifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in control systems.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering within an industrial setting (e.g., mining, chemical, power generation).
• Strong knowledge of process control principles, including PID control.
• Experience with DCS (e.g., Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV) and PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting P&IDs, loop diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Experience with calibration procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of field instrumentation technologies and standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, suitable for a hybrid work environment.
• Willingness to travel to site locations as required.
• Understanding of functional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508/61511) is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical aid and provident fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Exposure to advanced process control technologies.
• Hybrid work model promoting work-life balance.
• Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals.
• Potential for career growth and advancement.
• Annual performance bonuses.
• Company-provided laptop and mobile phone.
• Contribution to pension fund.