Remote Electrical Instrumentation & Control Engineer

Placements24

Bellville

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Instrumentation and Control Engineer for a Centurion-based role. You will design, implement, and maintain sophisticated control systems across diverse projects, ensuring instrument accuracy, reliability, and safety.

The ideal candidate will have a strong PLC programming background, experience with SCADA/HMI, DCS, and field instrumentation, and a passion for innovation in industrial automation. This role emphasizes problem-solving and system integration.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
Minimum of 5 years in industrial instrumentation and control systems engineering.
Proficiency in PLC platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric).
Experience with SCADA systems and HMI design.
Solid understanding of process control principles and loop tuning.
Familiarity with Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP.
Ability to read P&IDs and electrical drawings.
Excellent troubleshooting and teamwork skills.
Willingness to work in Centurion area.

Responsibilities

Design and implement electrical instrumentation and control systems for industrial processes.
Develop and troubleshoot PLC, DCS, and SCADA system applications.
Install and calibrate field instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level).
Design control strategies and logic to meet process requirements.
Create wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, and schematics.
Perform loop tuning and optimize control performance.
Collaborate with clients to capture process needs.
Support project commissioning and ongoing operations.
Conduct HAZOP studies related to control systems.
Stay updated on industrial automation advancements.