Senior Control and Instrumentation Engineer - Power Generation

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Advanced training

Power generation tech

Career progression

Vereeniging location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Control and Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer for a major power-generation operator in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role covers design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of advanced C&I systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operation.

You will lead C&I projects, develop control strategies and HMI interfaces, perform SIL analyses, ensure IEC/ISA compliance, and mentor operations staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in C&I engineering with power generation or process industry exposure.
• Experience with DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of IEC 61508/61511 and SIL analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement C&I systems for power plants (DCS/PLC/SCADA).
• Develop control strategies and HMI interfaces.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and control issues in live operations.
• Ensure ISA/IEC compliance and safety regulations.
• Manage C&I projects including scope, vendors, and contractors.
• Perform functional safety assessments and SIL analyses.
• Develop calibration and maintenance procedures for instrumentation.
• Provide training to plant operations and maintenance staff.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to integrate C&I into plant design.
• Stay updated on emerging C&I technologies and upgrades.

Skills

DCS/PLC/SCADA

Functional safety

P&ID reading

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant operator in the Energy sector focusing on power generation, is seeking an experienced Senior Control and Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer to join their dynamic team based in Vereeniging, Gauteng. This role is crucial for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of sophisticated control systems and instrumentation within power plant operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of power generation facilities through advanced C&I engineering. This position requires a deep understanding of process control, automation technologies, and their application in the power industry. Located in Vereeniging, a historically industrial city within Gauteng, this role offers a chance to contribute to the nation's energy infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and implement C&I systems for power generation plants, including DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems.
• Develop and maintain control strategies, logic, and HMI interfaces.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex instrumentation and control system issues in a live operational environment.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards (e.g., ISA, IEC) and safety regulations.
• Manage C&I projects, including scope definition, vendor selection, and contractor supervision.
• Perform functional safety assessments and ensure compliance with SIL requirements.
• Develop and execute calibration and maintenance procedures for instrumentation.
• Provide technical support and training to plant operations and maintenance personnel.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to integrate C&I systems into overall plant design and operation.
• Stay abreast of emerging C&I technologies and recommend upgrades or improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in control and instrumentation engineering, with a significant portion in the power generation or process industry.
• Proven expertise with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and SCADA systems.
• Strong knowledge of various instrumentation technologies (pressure, temperature, flow, level transmitters) and control valves.
• Experience with functional safety standards (IEC 61508/61511) and SIL analysis.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control loop diagrams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) or Technologist (Pr.Tech.Eng) registration is advantageous.
• Familiarity with the power industry in Gauteng is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Exposure to state-of-the-art power generation technology.
• A key role in ensuring the reliability of national energy supply.
• Supportive work environment within a leading energy company.
• Potential for career progression in the dynamic energy sector.
• Convenient location in Vereeniging.