Remote Process Control Engineer – Chemical Automation

Placements24; Soweto; Hybride; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Medical & dental coverage

Retirement plans

Remote work flexibility

Growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Process Control Engineer for an innovative chemical manufacturer. This remote role focuses on design, implementation, and maintenance of DCS/PLC systems to optimize chemical processes and enhance safety and cost efficiency.

You will develop control strategies, troubleshoot instrumentation, and collaborate with process engineers. A bachelor's in Chemical or Electrical Engineering and 5+ years in process control in chemical manufacturing are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process control engineering, specifically within the chemical manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency in DCS platforms (e.g., Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV) and PLC programming (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens).
• Strong understanding of control theory, PID control, and advanced process control (APC) techniques.
• Experience with industrial networking protocols and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective remote communication and collaboration skills using digital tools.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Experience with industrial instrumentation, including transmitters, control valves, and analyzers.
• Must be authorized to work in South Africa and comfortable with a fully remote work arrangement.

Responsabilités

• Design, program, and implement advanced process control strategies for chemical manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and maintain Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to process control instrumentation and automation systems.
• Optimize control loops and sequences to improve process stability, yield, and energy efficiency.
• Collaborate with process engineers and operations teams to define control requirements and implement solutions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including control philosophy, logic diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Ensure all control systems comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in process hazard analyses (PHAs) and safety integrity level (SIL) assessments related to control systems.
• Provide remote technical support and guidance to plant personnel.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in process control and automation technology.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking and problem‑solv

Remote communication

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Outils

DCS platforms (Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV)

PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens)

Industrial networking protocols

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Process Control Engineer for an innovative chemical manufacturer. This remote role focuses on design, implementation, and maintenance of DCS/PLC systems to optimize chemical processes and enhance safety and cost efficiency.

You will develop control strategies, troubleshoot instrumentation, and collaborate with process engineers. A bachelor's in Chemical or Electrical Engineering and 5+ years in process control in chemical manufacturing are required.