Remote Control & Instrumentation Engineer - PLC/SCADA Expert

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Learning opportunities

Work from home

Occasional travel

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Control and Instrumentation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain sophisticated control systems for industrial applications. The role offers remote work flexibility with occasional travel to Klerksdorp, North West, SA.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLC/DCS/SCADA, instrumentation, and SIS/SIL concepts, and will collaborate with global teams on innovative automation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in industrial automation, control systems and instrumentation.
• Proficiency in PLC programming platforms (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000) and SCADA software.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation principles and field devices.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Select, install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level).
• Develop control strategies and algorithms to optimize processes.
• Create and maintain P&IDs, electrical schematics, cause-and-effect diagrams, and FDS.
• Troubleshoot control systems, instrumentation, and networks.

Skills

PLC programming

DCS

SCADA

Instrumentation

Industrial networks

SIS/SIL

Remote collaboration

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Chemical engineering

Tools

TIA Portal

Studio 5000

SCADA software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Control and Instrumentation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain sophisticated control systems for industrial applications. The role offers remote work flexibility with occasional travel to Klerksdorp, North West, SA.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLC/DCS/SCADA, instrumentation, and SIS/SIL concepts, and will collaborate with global teams on innovative automation projects.