Process Control Engineer

Elchemie; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 780 000 - 864 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Johannesburg is seeking a Process Control Engineer. The ideal candidate will have strong DCS experience and a background in Chemical or Computer Engineering. Responsibilities include supporting manufacturing operations, managing maintenance projects, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The role offers a competitive package with growth potential in a global group.

Benefits

Growth potential within a global group

Comprehensive compensation package

Qualifications

• Must be available for call-outs.
• Previous experience in DCS support is essential.
• Frequent travel between sites will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations.
• Manage change and facilitate continuous improvement.
• Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance activities.

Skills

DCS experience

Understanding of chemical processes

People leadership experience

Customer driven

Education

Tertiary qualification in Chemical/Computer Science Engineering

Tools

DeltaV

Job description

SUMMARY :

Job Title : Process Control Engineer

Location : East Rand, Gauteng

Industry : Chemical Manufacturing

Type : Permanent / Environment : Customer and Process optimisation Focused

About the Role

Our client , a leading chemical manufacturing specialist in the industrial resin sector , has a vacancy for a Process Control Engineer .

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with DCS (Distributed Control Systems) in a chemical process environment , as well as a tertiary qualification in Chemical or Computer Engineering .

POSITION INFO : What you’ll be doing

• Automation (Technical Support to Manufacturing operations, identifying information needs)
• Projects & Maintenance (Involving employment of computer systems, including start and post startup, lead systems Development Life Cycle, train personnel, troubleshoot, programming, preventative maintenance)
• Company Process (Management of Change, Continuous Improvement, Risk Analyses, Compliance, Process Evaluation, Development and)
• Contractor & Personnel Management (Train, motivate, guide, set standards, manage)
• Daily Maintenance (Manage resources, support maintenance department, visual inspections, electrical fault finding)
• Preventative Maintenance (Plan, Coordinate and identify, ensure updated data regarding maintenance program)
• Statutory & Regulatory Inspections & Testing
• Project & Office Management (Scoping, costing, planning)
• Critical Spares Inventory Management
• Management of Costs
• Housekeeping & Safety adherence

What you’ll need

• Tertiary qualification in Chemical / Computer Science Engineering
• Understanding of Chemical Processes and operations (previous experience required)
• Previous experience and support of Distributive Control Systems (DCS) essential
• DeltaV experience will be advantage
• English
• One other official language
• Must be available for call‑outs
• Frequent travel between sites will be required
• People leadership experience required
• Customer driven and assertive

What is in it for you?

• Become part of a Global Group with potential to grow
• Package : R780 000 - R864 000 Total Cost to company, including , and provident, depending on current package and experience

A Few Things to Know

• You will be required to travel between sites and be available for call‑outs
• Internal relationships with : Plant Personnel, Process Technicians, IT Managers, Maintenance & Engineering departments)
• External relationships with : Service / Software / Hardware providers

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