Process Control Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Process Control Chemical Engineer for our Rustenburg client. You will design, implement, and maintain advanced process control systems to stabilize operations and improve efficiency in a chemical manufacturing context.

You will collaborate with operations, maintenance and engineering teams on-site to troubleshoot issues and deploy cutting-edge control strategies, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in all work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering with focus on control systems.
• Minimum 5 years in process control engineering, preferably in chemical manufacturing.
• Proficiency with DCS/PLC platforms (e.g., Honeywell, Emerson, Siemens).
• Strong understanding of PID tuning and advanced control techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement APC strategies and solutions.
• Configure and calibrate DCS/PLC systems.
• Monitor process performance and troubleshoot control system issues.
• Develop control narratives, loop diagrams, and cause-and-effect matrices.
• Commission new control systems and optimize existing ones.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

APC design & tuning

DCS/PLC proficiency

Control theory

Instrumentation experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical or Electrical Eng

Tools

Honeywell

Emerson

Siemens

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Process Control Chemical Engineer to join their established team in Rustenburg . This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced control systems for chemical manufacturing processes. You will be instrumental in ensuring process stability, optimizing efficiency, and enhancing safety through sophisticated automation solutions. Working on-site, you will collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and implement cutting- edge control strategies. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer passionate about automation and its critical role in modern chemical production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced process control (APC) strategies and solutions.
• Configure and calibrate distributed control systems (DCS) and programmable logic controllers (PLC).
• Monitor process performance and troubleshoot control system issues to maintain operational stability.
• Develop and maintain control narratives, loop diagrams, and cause-and-effect matrices.
• Work with plant personnel to commission new control systems and optimize existing ones.
• Ensure all control system designs comply with safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering with a focus on control systems.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process control engineering , preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with DCS and PLC platforms (e.g., Honeywell, Emerson, Siemens).
• Strong understanding of control theory, PID tuning, and advanced control techniques.
• Experience with industrial instrumentation and field devices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a plant environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and life insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and further certifications in control systems.
• A stable and secure work environment with a focus on employee well-being.
• Proximity to key industrial operations in the Rustenburg area.