Power Gen: Senior Control Systems Engineer (On-Site)

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Control Systems Engineer to join our expanding operations in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role focuses on design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of advanced control systems for energy infrastructure, with emphasis on PLC programming and SCADA systems.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in industrial automation within the power sector, experience with Siemens/Rockwell/Schneider PLCs, and hands-on on-site work in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in control systems engineering, with industrial automation experience in power generation or energy sectors.
• Proficiency in programming PLC platforms and HMI/SCADA software.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
• On-site in Tembisa, Gauteng with occasional site visits.

Responsibilities

• Design robust control system architectures for power generation plants.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs, DCS, and HMI systems.
• Develop and maintain SCADA systems for real-time monitoring and control.
• Perform system integration, testing, and commissioning of new control systems and upgrades.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure seamless operation.
• Develop alarm management strategies and safety instrumented systems (SIS).

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

SCADA systems

HMI development

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechatronics/CE

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

Schneider PLC

Job description

Placements24 seeks a skilled Control Systems Engineer to join our expanding operations in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role focuses on design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of advanced control systems for energy infrastructure, with emphasis on PLC programming and SCADA systems.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in industrial automation within the power sector, experience with Siemens/Rockwell/Schneider PLCs, and hands-on on-site work in Gauteng.