Process Control Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual performance incentives

Professional development support

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24, based in Soweto, seeks a Process Control Engineer to design, implement, and maintain advanced control systems in a modern chemical manufacturing setting. The role blends hands-on instrumentation with software integration, targeting plant efficiency, safety, and product quality in a hybrid work environment.

You will work with PLC, DCS, and SCADA, develop robust control strategies, troubleshoot instrumentation and control issues, and document configurations and procedures while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, electrical, or instrumentation engineering required.
• 4+ years in process control engineering in chemical/industrial settings.
• Proficiency with PLC programming and DCS systems; instrumentation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and commission process control systems including PLC, DCS, SCADA.
• Develop and optimize control strategies for stability, yield, energy efficiency.
• Troubleshoot process instrumentation and control systems.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance to ensure reliability.
• Maintain documentation for control designs, configurations, SOPs.
• Stay updated on new automation technologies for implementation.

Skills

Process control engineering

PLC programming

DCS systems

Instrumentation

Control theory

SIS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Process Control Engineer to enhance their operations in Soweto , offering a hybrid work arrangement. This role is vital for designing, implementing, and maintaining sophisticated process control systems that optimize plant efficiency, safety, and product quality. You will work on advanced automation solutions, ensuring seamless integration of control logic with plant hardware and software. This position is ideal for an engineer with a strong understanding of instrumentation, control theory, and automation technologies, looking to make a significant impact in a modern chemical manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and commission process control systems , including PLC, DCS, and SCADA.
• Develop and optimize control strategies to improve process stability, yield, and energy efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to process instrumentation and control systems.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure reliability of control hardware and software.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for control system designs, configurations, and operating procedures.
• Stay abreast of new automation technologies and recommend advancements for implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering , Electrical Engineering, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in process control engineering within a chemical or industrial plant setting.
• Proficiency with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell) and DCS systems.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation, control theory, and feedback loops.
• Experience with safety instrumented systems (SIS) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Support for professional development and industry certifications.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• A collaborative and innovative workplace culture focused on technological advancement.