Process Control Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Process Control Engineer for our client in Mahikeng, operating on a hybrid basis. You will design, implement, and maintain advanced control systems to optimize chemical processes, working with process engineers and operations to meet production and regulatory requirements.

The role offers exposure to challenging automation projects in a key industrial sector, with a focus on safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance through sophisticated control strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• ≥5 years of process control engineering experience in chemical/industrial settings.
• Experience with DCS platforms and PLC programming.
• Strong knowledge of process dynamics, instrumentation, and control theory.
• Experience with alarm management and SIS.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; works well solo and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and program DCS/PLCs.
• Develop and implement advanced process control strategies (MPC, PID tuning).
• Troubleshoot control systems, instrumentation, and automation hardware/software.
• Collaborate with process engineers to define control philosophies and requirements.
• Develop and maintain documentation for control systems (logic diagrams, cause-and-effect matrices, instrument lists).
• Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance on automation systems.

Skills

DCS platforms

PLC programming

Process control

SIS

Instrumentation

Alarms management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Chemical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Honeywell

Emerson

Siemens

Job description

Our client is looking for a skilled Process Control Engineer to join their team in Mahikeng , operating on a hybrid basis. This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced control systems to optimize the performance, safety, and efficiency of chemical processes. You will work closely with process engineers and operations teams to ensure automation solutions meet production needs and regulatory requirements. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging automation projects within a key industrial sector, contributing to operational excellence through sophisticated control strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and program Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Develop and implement advanced process control strategies (e.g., MPC, PID tuning) to optimize process performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to control systems, instrumentation, and automation hardware/software.
• Collaborate with process engineers to define control philosophies and requirements for new and existing processes.
• Develop and maintain documentation for control systems, including logic diagrams, cause-and-effect matrices, and instrument lists.
• Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance personnel on automation systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering , Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process control engineering, with a focus on chemical or industrial processes.
• Proficiency with DCS platforms (e.g., Honeywell, Emerson, Siemens) and PLC programming.
• Strong understanding of process dynamics, instrumentation, and control theory.
• Experience with alarm management and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and life insurance.
• Generous annual leave and opportunities for professional development.
• Hybrid work model allowing for a balance of office and remote work.
• Exposure to advanced automation technologies in the Mahikeng region.