Remote Senior Electrical Controls Engineer, PLC/SCADA

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Remote work allowed

Performance bonuses

Contract extensions possible

Professional development opportunities

Resumo da vaga

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Control Systems Engineer for a mining and heavy industry client. The role is remote with occasional site visits, focusing on design, implementation, and optimization of complex control systems for industrial processes.

You will work with PLC/SCADA/HMI, develop control strategies, ensure safety and cybersecurity, and lead projects with vendors and site teams, applying up-to-date automation technologies.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics required.
• 8+ years designing, implementing, and troubleshooting industrial control systems.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA in mining/heavy industry preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and commission electrical control systems, PLCs, SCADA, and HMI for industrial applications.
• Develop control strategies to optimize process efficiency, safety, and equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot complex control systems hardware and software issues.
• Collaborate with process/mechanical engineers and operations teams to define control requirements.
• Prepare design documentation including P&IDs, diagrams, and equipment specs.
• Manage control system projects, including vendor selection and contractor oversight.
• Ensure compliance with standards, safety, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Provide technical support and training to site teams.

Conhecimentos

PLC programming

SCADA systems

HMI development

Remote collaboration

Troubleshooting

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) desirable

Ferramentas

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

Profibus

Profinet

Ethernet/IP

Descrição da vaga

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Control Systems Engineer for a mining and heavy industry client. The role is remote with occasional site visits, focusing on design, implementation, and optimization of complex control systems for industrial processes.

You will work with PLC/SCADA/HMI, develop control strategies, ensure safety and cybersecurity, and lead projects with vendors and site teams, applying up-to-date automation technologies.