Process Control Engineer - Chemical Plants

Placements24

Bloemfontein

Hybrid

ZAR 650,000 - 950,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional certifications

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom seeks a skilled Process Control Engineer to enhance efficiency and safety of chemical processing facilities through design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced control systems. You will work on instrumentation and automation to optimize plant operations and minimize deviations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical or Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in process control, and hands-on experience with DCS/PLC/SCADA (Honeywell, Emerson, Siemens).

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in process control engineering, preferably in chemical/petrochemical environments.
Proficiency with DCS/PLC/SCADA systems (Honeywell, Emerson, Siemens).
Strong understanding of control theory, instrumentation, and automation principles.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement advanced process control strategies and systems.
Tune control loops and optimize process performance to improve yield, quality, and efficiency.
Develop and maintain Process Control Narratives, P&IDs, and other control system documentation.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems.
Collaborate with process engineers and operations teams to identify and implement control system improvements.
Ensure all control systems comply with safety regulations and industry best practices.

Skills

Control theory

Instrumentation

Automation principles

Advanced process control

DCS/PLC/SCADA familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Honeywell

Emerson

Siemens

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Process Control Engineer to enhance the efficiency and safety of their chemical processing facilities in Welkom . This role is central to optimizing plant operations through the design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced control systems. You will work on cutting-edge automation technologies, ensuring smooth production workflows and minimizing operational deviations. This position offers a unique chance to apply your expertise in control theory and instrumentation within the dynamic Free State chemical industry, working in a hybrid capacity that balances essential on-site engineering with effective remote analysis and system tuning, contributing to operational excellence and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement advanced process control strategies and systems.
Tune control loops and optimize process performance to improve yield, quality, and efficiency.
Develop and maintain Process Control Narratives, P&IDs, and other control system documentation.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
Collaborate with process engineers and operations teams to identify and implement control system improvements.
Ensure all control systems comply with safety regulations and industry best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in process control engineering, preferably in the chemical or petrochemical industry.
Proficiency with DCS and PLC systems (e.g., Honeywell, Emerson, Siemens).
Strong understanding of control theory, instrumentation, and automation principles.
Experience with advanced process control (APC) techniques and software is highly desirable.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for optimizing complex processes.

Benefits