Remote Senior Process Control Engineer (APC/MPC)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Remote-friendly environment

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Control Engineer for a remote-first role in the chemical industry. The candidate will design, implement, and optimize advanced control strategies, including MPC, across DCS/PLC platforms and SIS safety systems. Strong collaboration with process and operations teams is essential.

The role emphasizes remote delivery of high-impact solutions, system tuning, and comprehensive documentation to enhance plant efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years in process control, preferably chemical/petrochemical.
• Experience with DCS/PLC platforms and SIS standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize APC strategies (MPC).
• Configure, program, and troubleshoot DCS/PLC systems.
• Design and implement SIS per industry standards.
• Analyze process data to identify control improvements.
• Collaborate with process engineers and operations on control requirements.
• Develop and execute test plans for control modifications.
• Provide remote support and training on control system operation.
• Stay current with process control technology advancements.
• Document control system designs, logic, and configurations.

Skills

Control theory

DCS/PLC programming

MPC

Fuzzy logic

Neural networks

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Honeywell Experion

Siemens PCS 7

PLC programming

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Control Engineer for a remote-first role in the chemical industry. The candidate will design, implement, and optimize advanced control strategies, including MPC, across DCS/PLC platforms and SIS safety systems. Strong collaboration with process and operations teams is essential.

The role emphasizes remote delivery of high-impact solutions, system tuning, and comprehensive documentation to enhance plant efficiency and product quality.