Senior Chemical Process Control Engineer — Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work options

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Chemical Process Control Engineer to design and optimize advanced process control systems for chemical facilities. You will implement DCS/PLC programming, refine control loops, and collaborate with process engineers to meet safety and quality targets.

The role requires expertise in control theory, PID/ MPC techniques, instrumentation selection, and strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in process control engineering within the chemical or process industry.
• Proven experience with DCS (e.g., Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV) and PLC systems.
• Strong knowledge of control theory, PID control, and advanced control techniques (e.g., MPC).
• Experience with instrumentation selection and specification.
• Proficiency in programming and configuration of control systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with safety instrumented systems (SIS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement advanced process control strategies for chemical processes.
• Develop and maintain DCS/PLC programming for plant control systems.
• Optimize control loops and system performance to improve efficiency, yield, and product quality.
• Troubleshoot control system issues and implement timely solutions.
• Collaborate with process engineers to translate process requirements into control designs.
• Specify instrumentation and control hardware for new projects and upgrades.
• Develop and deliver training programs on process control for operations and maintenance personnel.
• Ensure control systems meet SIL requirements where applicable.
• Stay updated on advancements in process control technology and automation.
• Provide technical support for automation projects and system upgrades.

Skills

Process control engineering

Control theory

PID control

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Related field

Tools

Honeywell Experion (DCS)

Emerson DeltaV (DCS)

PLC programming

Instrumentation selection

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Chemical Process Control Engineer to design and optimize advanced process control systems for chemical facilities. You will implement DCS/PLC programming, refine control loops, and collaborate with process engineers to meet safety and quality targets.

The role requires expertise in control theory, PID/ MPC techniques, instrumentation selection, and strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.