Remote Process Control Engineer – APC & DCS Specialist

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Bonuses

Health coverage

Professional development

Team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Process Control Engineer to lead remote design, implementation, and optimization of automated control systems for chemical processes. You will enhance stability, safety, and efficiency across sites, coordinating with engineers and operators without daily on-site presence.

The role emphasizes MPC and APC techniques, instrumentation understanding, and strong problem-solving in a fully remote setup. A robust benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of process control engineering experience in chemical/process industries.
• Experience with DCS/PLC platforms such as Honeywell Experion, DeltaV or PCS 7.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission advanced process control systems (DCS, PLC).
• Develop and implement APC strategies to optimize performance and stability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control systems, instrumentation, and automation issues.
• Collaborate with process engineers/operators to define control strategies and implement them.
• Develop and maintain documentation for control systems (diagrams, P&IDs, manuals).
• Stay updated with latest process control technology and solutions.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Honeywell Experion

Emerson DeltaV

Siemens PCS 7

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Process Control Engineer to lead remote design, implementation, and optimization of automated control systems for chemical processes. You will enhance stability, safety, and efficiency across sites, coordinating with engineers and operators without daily on-site presence.

The role emphasizes MPC and APC techniques, instrumentation understanding, and strong problem-solving in a fully remote setup. A robust benefits package is offered.