Senior Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Job Summary

As a Control and Instrumentation Engineer, you will lead the Control and Instrumentation aspects on several turnkey projects across the African continent. You will provide control-specific insights during the conceptual stage to facilitate accurate budgeting and project planning. Additionally, you will assess existing processing plants and software to offer clients effective automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide technical consulting services to customers.
2. Develop and integrate engineering solutions/designs for project execution at various stages of the project lifecycle.
3. Experience with:

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, including programming.
• Development of Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and preliminary Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
• Preparation of construction documents (drawings and specifications) for water systems.
• Construction management or field engineering for water systems.
• Design and layout of plant control systems.
• Resolving on-site problems proactively.
• Staying updated on instrumentation, control, telecommunication, and security equipment (hardware and software) to serve as the company's expert and recommend the best technologies to clients.

Knowledge

• Operation of pumping equipment, dosing pumps, and large pumping units.
• Water purification and treatment processes.
• Standard abbreviations and international symbols.
• Control and Instrumentation standards (both national and international).
• Design compliance standards.
• Pumping system design and operation.
• Project management principles.
• Society of Automation (ISA) standards and their application.

Qualifications and Experience / Minimum Requirements

• B.Sc. or B.Eng in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PrEng) registration with ECSA or recognized body.
• Minimum 15 years of experience, including extensive design and construction of water infrastructure.
• At least 5 years post-registration experience.
• Proven leadership and management experience within a consulting environment.
• ISO compliance and quality management experience.
• Team management skills.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and standards, including Employee Equity Act, Labour laws, OHS Act, and design standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, civil and water design software, CAD, Fluid design software, WireShark, Ladder Logic, and HMI configuration.
• Willingness to undertake site visits across provinces and continents.
• Valid driver’s license.

Competencies

• Effective planning, prioritization, and time management.
• Decision-making, accountability, and integrity.
• Problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently.

Skills

• Leadership and team mentoring.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Financial and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret Loop Diagrams and Single Line Diagrams.

If not contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Submit CVs and copies of certificates/driver’s license (originals not required). Applications without required documentation will not be considered.

Closing Date: 27th September 2024

Advert Reference No: Snr C&I -24

Applications can be hand-delivered or emailed to: careeers@southzambezi.com or SA.recruitment@southzamadmin.

South Zambezi Engineering Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination based on sex, pregnancy, gender re-assignment, sexual orientation, religion, marriage, age, race, or disability.