Remote Process Control Engineer (APC/MPC Expert)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 2,030,000 - 3,046,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Process Control Engineer to design and implement APC strategies for petrochemical units. The role involves configuring DCS/PLC systems, developing MPC applications, and analyzing real-time data to optimize performance.

The position is fully remote, with collaboration across global teams and a strong emphasis on remote problem solving and continuous improvement. A senior candidate with a strong automation background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years in process control engineering in petrochemical/chemical industry.
• Experience with DCS and PLC programming (Honeywell, Emerson, Siemens).
• Experience with APC software such as Aspen DMCplus and GE Proficy.
• Strong understanding of process dynamics and instrumentation.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong remote collaboration and communication skills.
• Reliable high-speed internet and home office setup.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced process control (APC) strategies for petrochemical units.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot distributed control systems (DCS) and PLCs.
• Develop and deploy model predictive control (MPC) applications.
• Analyze real-time plant data to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate remotely with plant engineers, operators, and management to troubleshoot control issues.
• Develop and maintain P&IDs, control narratives, and system documentation.
• Conduct root cause analysis for process upsets related to control system performance.
• Stay abreast of advancements in process automation and control technologies.

Skills

Process control engineering

DCS programming

PLC programming

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Honeywell DCS

Emerson DCS

Siemens DCS

Aspen DMCplus

GE Proficy

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Process Control Engineer to design and implement APC strategies for petrochemical units. The role involves configuring DCS/PLC systems, developing MPC applications, and analyzing real-time data to optimize performance.

The position is fully remote, with collaboration across global teams and a strong emphasis on remote problem solving and continuous improvement. A senior candidate with a strong automation background is preferred.