Process Control Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Training opportunities

Stable Port Elizabeth location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Process Control Engineer to join our manufacturing operations in Port Elizabeth. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced process control systems to ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability in chemical production units.

You will work with process engineers and operators to develop control strategies, troubleshoot issues, and deliver improvements, with opportunities for specialized training and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years in process control engineering in manufacturing or chemical plant.
• Experience with DCS/PLC and instrumentation calibration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for reliability.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and commission DCS and PLC systems.
• Develop APC strategies to optimize performance.
• Troubleshoot control systems and instrumentation issues.
• Define control system requirements and safety interlocks with process engineers.
• Maintain control system documentation and calibration records.
• Provide operator and maintenance training on control systems.

Skills

DCS/PLC programming

Control theory

Instrumentation calibration

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Honeywell

Emerson

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Process Control Engineer to join their manufacturing operations in Port Elizabeth. This role is critical for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced process control systems to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and safety of chemical production units. You will work closely with process engineers and operators to develop sophisticated control strategies, troubleshoot system issues, and implement improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong understanding of automation and control theory to contribute significantly to a leading industrial company.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and commission distributed control systems (DCS) and programmable logic controllers (PLC).
• Develop and implement advanced process control (APC) strategies to optimize process performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with control systems, instrumentation, and automation equipment.
• Collaborate with process engineers to define control system requirements and safety interlocks.
• Maintain and update control system documentation, including logic diagrams and calibration records.
• Provide training and support to operators and maintenance personnel on control system operation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering , Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in process control engineering in a manufacturing or chemical plant environment.
• Proficiency with DCS platforms (e.g., Honeywell, Emerson) and PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
• Strong understanding of control theory, PID control, and advanced control techniques.
• Experience with instrumentation , field devices, and calibration procedures.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on system reliability.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for specialized training in advanced control systems.
• A stable and supportive work environment in Port Elizabeth.
• Commitment to employee well-being and professional growth.