Remote Instrumentation & Control Engineer - DCS/PLC & SCADA

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Remote work flexibility

International projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Instrumentation & Control Engineer for a multinational firm’s global virtual engineering team. You will design, specify, and implement instrumentation and control systems for diverse industrial processes, collaborating with clients and internal teams from anywhere.

The role emphasizes process instrumentation, control loops, SIS, DCS/PLC, SCADA, safety standards, and remote support, offering flexible remote work and opportunities to work on international projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years in instrumentation and control systems engineering in process industries.
• Experience with DCS/PLC platforms and SCADA software; knowledge of safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify instrumentation for process control applications.
• Develop P&ID diagrams and instrument datasheets.
• Configure DCS/PLC and design/implement SCADA systems.
• Develop control strategies and tuning algorithms for process performance.
• Collaborate with clients and remote internal teams to define requirements.
• Ensure designs meet ISA/IEC 61508/61511 safety standards; prepare documentation.
• Provide remote technical support for commissioning and operation.
• Stay updated on instrumentation and control technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Remote work proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Honeywell Experion

Emerson DeltaV

Siemens PCS7

Siemens S7

Rockwell ControlLogix

SCADA software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Instrumentation & Control Engineer for a multinational firm’s global virtual engineering team. You will design, specify, and implement instrumentation and control systems for diverse industrial processes, collaborating with clients and internal teams from anywhere.

The role emphasizes process instrumentation, control loops, SIS, DCS/PLC, SCADA, safety standards, and remote support, offering flexible remote work and opportunities to work on international projects.