Remote Process Automation Engineer – DCS/SCADA & APC

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,969,000 - 2,461,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Home office allowance

Global project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is expanding its remote engineering capabilities and seeks a Remote Process Automation Engineer to design, implement, and support advanced automation solutions for chemical manufacturing clients worldwide. The role emphasizes DCS, PLC, and SCADA expertise, APC strategies, and strong remote collaboration across time zones.

You will work independently from a home office, collaborating virtually with global teams and clients to optimize process safety, reliability, and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• At least 5 years' experience in process automation engineering in chemical/manufacturing industries.
• Experience with major DCS platforms and PLC systems as listed.
• Strong knowledge of Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus TCP networking.
• Experience with SCADA configuration and HMI development.
• Excellent remote communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and commission DCS, PLC, and HMI/SCADA systems for chemical processes.
• Develop and implement APC strategies to optimize plant performance.
• Create and maintain automation project documentation (FDS, diagrams, networks).
• Provide remote technical support and troubleshoot automation systems.
• Collaborate with clients' engineering and operations teams virtually.
• Stay updated on latest automation technologies and trends.
• Develop and deliver virtual training sessions on automation systems.
• Participate in virtual project meetings to ensure alignment with goals.
• Contribute to standardized automation platforms and best practices for remote deployment.
• Ensure cybersecurity best practices within automation systems.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Distributed teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Honeywell Experion

Emerson DeltaV

Siemens PCS 7

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens S7

SCADA

HMI development

Ethernet/IP

Profinet

Modbus TCP

MS Teams

Zoom

Slack

Job description

Placements24 is expanding its remote engineering capabilities and seeks a Remote Process Automation Engineer to design, implement, and support advanced automation solutions for chemical manufacturing clients worldwide. The role emphasizes DCS, PLC, and SCADA expertise, APC strategies, and strong remote collaboration across time zones.

You will work independently from a home office, collaborating virtually with global teams and clients to optimize process safety, reliability, and performance