Process Control Engineer

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Process Control Engineer to design, implement, and maintain advanced process control systems in Upington. You will work with APC strategies, DCS/PLC platforms, and cross-functional teams to optimize chemical processes, safety, and product quality.

The role emphasizes control theory, instrumentation, and automation, with opportunities for training and development in a dynamic industrial environment. Hybrid work arrangements are available to support flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in process control engineering in chemical/industrial settings.
• Proficiency with DCS/PLC platforms and control system software.
• Strong understanding of control theory, instrumentation, and automation principles.
• Experience with simulation and modeling of control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot APC strategies and systems.
• Develop and maintain control logic, algorithms, and HMI interfaces for plant operations.
• Work with DCS and PLC platforms.
• Collaborate with process engineers to identify opportunities for control improvements.
• Ensure reliability and performance of process control instrumentation and systems.
• Provide training and support to operators and maintenance personnel on control systems.

Skills

Process control

Problem-solving

Pressure under pressure

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DCS platforms

PLC platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Process Control Engineer to join their team in Upington . This role is essential for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced control systems that optimize chemical processes for efficiency, safety, and product quality. You will work with state-of-the-art control technologies and collaborate with process engineers and operators to ensure robust system performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with expertise in automation and control strategies to make a tangible impact on plant operations in a dynamic industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot advanced process control (APC) strategies and systems.
• Develop and maintain control logic, algorithms, and HMI interfaces for plant operations.
• Work with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Collaborate with process engineers to identify opportunities for control improvements.
• Ensure the reliability and performance of all process control instrumentation and systems.
• Provide training and support to operators and maintenance personnel on control systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering , Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in process control engineering, preferably in a chemical or industrial setting.
• Proficiency with DCS/PLC platforms and control system software.
• Strong understanding of control theory, instrumentation, and automation principles.
• Experience with simulation and modeling of control systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized training in control systems.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• A collaborative team environment focused on technological advancement.