Senior C&I Engineer (Instrumentation & DCS)

Thyssenkrupp; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

thyssenkrupp is seeking an experienced Senior C&I Engineer to join our Africa engineering team in Durban. The role covers all project phases from feasibility to commissioning, with a focus on control and safety systems in energy and chemical sectors. You will lead the C&I effort, engage with clients, and ensure quality deliverables across multi-discipline teams.

Ideal candidates will hold a BSc./B.Eng. in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, possess 10+ years of engineering experience (15+

Qualifications

• BSc./B.Eng. Electrical/ Electronic Engineering with 10+ years experience; 15+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with client and act as part of the owner’s team; lead the C&I engineering effort.
• Perform PFD and P&ID reviews, HAZOP, 3D model checks and constructability reviews.
• Develop control system design including control narratives for shutdown systems.
• Plan manpower and project schedules for the C&I team.
• Deliver C&I engineering deliverables with QA throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Lead Engineer Experience

ECSA Registration

LPG Facilities Experience

Project Scheduling

Education

BSc./B.Eng. Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Established in South Africa in 1959, thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa is the local subsidiary of thyssenkrupp Uhde. Underpinned by a global footprint with local presence, we are a market-leading technology, engineering, construction and service partner for industrial plants and systems.

Combining over 100 years of global experience with over 60 years of local African know-how, thyssenkrupp Uhde Africa is a specialist provider of a range of advanced chemical technologies and integrated, environmentally friendly EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) solutions and services.

As an environmentally-responsible company, our vision is to create a livable planet through engineering green solutions.

We are looking for an experienced Senior C&I Engineer with relevant design house experience to join the C&I Engineering Department.

The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the following job description but not limited to:

• Interaction with the client and forming part of an owner’s team with the client
• Performing lead engineer role.
• Participate in PFD and P&ID Reviews, HAZOP reviews, 3D model and constructability reviews
• Participate in SIL Reviews
• Perform manpower planning and project schedule management for the project C&I team
• Preparation of Scope of Work / Works Information for supply of services and management of consultants to deliver to scope, quality and schedule.
• Execute projects within schedule and budget
• Develop the control system design for the project including control narratives and supporting documents for the control and shutdown systems.

The scope of this role will require the incumbent to work in a projects-based environment covering all phases of project execution (feasibility, concept, basic, detail, construction support and commissioning).

The individual will engage in C&I design activities related to producing and checking C&I engineering deliverables.

The individual will be responsible for C&I deliverables and quality/ technical quality assurance on the project.

• The successful candidate must be in possession of a BSc./ B.Eng. Electrical/ Electronic Engineering degree with 10 years engineering experience. 15+ years of experience is preferable.
  Experience in contracting environment working on projects in the energy and chemical/ refining / petrochemical industries is required.
• Lead Engineer Experience
• Professional Registration with ECSA is required.
• The candidate must have participated in commissioning and plant start-up.
• The candidate must have refrigerated LPG, cryogenic storage, terminal, marine, EPC and brownfields experience. Strong LPG experience is essential.
• Experience with relevant codes for LPG facilities.
• Experience with IEC/SANS 60079 series for explosive atmospheres, hazardous area classification, equipment and inspection.
• Experience with IEC 61511 and IEC 61508 requirements