Principal Industrial Systems Engineer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Híbrido; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 900 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Fully remote work

Professional development opportunities

Competitive remuneration

Retirement benefits

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Industrial Systems Engineer to lead large-scale industrial projects and drive innovation across Rustenburg region and beyond. This senior role emphasizes strategic design, cross-functional coordination, and mentoring of engineers to achieve optimal safety and performance.

The candidate will guide system integration, modeling, and testing while ensuring regulatory compliance and robust documentation.

Qualificações

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in industrial engineering with focus on complex systems design.
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Experience with simulation, modeling, and optimization techniques.
• Expertise in system integration, process automation, and data analytics.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in mining or heavy industry is advantageous.
• Ability to manage projects across multiple locations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead conceptualization, design, and implementation of large-scale industrial projects and systems.
• Develop advanced operational models and simulations to predict performance and optimization opportunities.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for new implementations and upgrades.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers across teams.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and safety to ensure integration and compliance.
• Oversee testing and validation plans for new systems.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for industrial systems engineering.
• Ensure designs meet safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Create and maintain system architecture diagrams and process documentation.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Conhecimentos

Project leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Remote teamwork

Independent work

Formação académica

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Ferramentas

Simulation software

Statistical modeling

Operations research

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a prominent national mining services provider headquartered near Rustenburg, North West , is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Industrial Systems Engineer. This senior position is responsible for the strategic design, development, and implementation of complex industrial systems and processes across diverse operational sites. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving innovation, improving efficiency, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and operational performance. You will lead major engineering projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with senior management to align engineering strategies with business goals. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading organization in the Rustenburg region and contribute to the optimization of critical industrial operations. The role demands a deep technical understanding and a visionary approach to industrial engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and implementation of large-scale industrial engineering projects and systems.


• Develop and refine advanced operational models and simulations to predict system performance and identify optimization opportunities.


• Conduct in-depth feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for new system implementations and upgrades.


• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, mentoring junior staff and promoting best practices.


• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including operations, maintenance, and safety departments, to ensure seamless system integration.


• Oversee the development and execution of comprehensive testing and validation plans for new systems.


• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and methodologies relevant to industrial systems engineering.


• Ensure all designs and implementations adhere to stringent safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.


• Develop and maintain high-level documentation, including system architecture diagrams, process flows, and technical specifications.


• Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement throughout the engineering department.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.


• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, with a strong focus on complex systems design and implementation.


• Proven experience in leading and managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects from inception to completion.


• Extensive knowledge of simulation software, statistical modeling, and operations research techniques.


• Demonstrated expertise in system integration, process automation, and data analytics.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.


• Experience within the mining or heavy industry sector is highly advantageous.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team, effectively managing projects across various locations relevant to Rustenburg .


• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.


• Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) registration or eligibility is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive remuneration package, including a substantial base salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.


• The company provides excellent opportunities for professional development, continuous learning, and career progression.


• Employees will have the chance to work on challenging and impactful projects within a supportive and innovative environment.


• This role is fully remote, offering unparalleled flexibility.


• The company values work-life balance and provides resources to support employee well-being.


• Join a leading organization at the forefront of industrial innovation near Rustenburg .