Mining Control Systems Engineer – Hands-on & Growth

Pro Tem; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Tem in Pretoria seeks a motivated Control Systems Engineer with 3–5 years in mining to design, develop and test control solutions that meet client specifications. You will design system architecture, select networks (Ethernet, Profinet), develop PLC programs and create SCADA/HMI applications, then implement and train clients on the delivered system.

The role requires hands-on technical capability and a readiness to grow within the mining sector, complying with safety standards and delivering

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering.
• At least 5 years of operational and design experience.
• Experience in control system design.
• Knowledge of international control system standards.
• Experience with PLC and SCADA systems.
• Experience with Schneider Control Expert, Aveva Wonderware, Rockwell and Siemens PLC/SCADA.
• Exposure to mining industry and Health and Safety Act.
• Mining industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design a cost-effective solution for projects to meet customer needs.
• Prepare a detailed design of the approved solution for the client.
• Design system architecture for software implementations.
• Design industrial networks (Ethernet, Fibre, Profinet, etc.).
• Develop PLC programs for client implementations.
• Develop SCADA and/or HMI applications per client specs.
• Develop simulation applications for testing and training.
• Test the solution to ensure full functionality.
• Implement the complete solution at the client and ensure optimal functioning.
• Provide training and assistance to the client for system use.
• Provide post-project system support as required.
• Standby for Service Level Agreement.

Skills

Control system design

PLC and SCADA systems

Industrial communication networks

Hands-on engineering

Education

Degree, Technical Diploma or NQF Equivalent in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

Schneider Control Expert

Aveva System Platform (Wonderware)

Rockwell PLC/SCADA

Siemens PLC/SCADA

Job description

Pro Tem in Pretoria seeks a motivated Control Systems Engineer with 3–5 years in mining to design, develop and test control solutions that meet client specifications. You will design system architecture, select networks (Ethernet, Profinet), develop PLC programs and create SCADA/HMI applications, then implement and train clients on the delivered system.

The role requires hands-on technical capability and a readiness to grow within the mining sector, complying with safety standards and delivering