Senior Control Systems Engineer

ProProcess; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

ProProcess Engineering, a specialist in modular process plants, is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our ECI department. The role focuses on design, development, integration and commissioning of control and automation systems for modular process plant projects.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in control systems, strong PLC programming and SCADA skills, and a proven track record in commissioning. Travel locally and internationally for projects is expected.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc/BTech or Diploma in Electrical/Mechatronic/Control Systems or related engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant control systems/automation experience.
• Strong PLC programming and commissioning experience.
• SCADA/HMI development experience.
• Experience with industrial plant commissioning.
• Experience with control-system fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally for commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead control-system engineering activities on assigned projects.
• Develop and implement PLC, SCADA/HMI and control systems.
• Perform PLC programming, system integration, testing and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, instrumentation and industrial communication systems.
• Review control-system designs, PLC code and technical deliverables.
• Support plant modifications, upgrades and optimisation.
• Interface directly with clients and project stakeholders.
• Participate in local and international project commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI development

Industrial plant commissioning

Fault finding and troubleshooting

Travel for commissioning

Driver's licence

Education

BEng, BSc, BTech or National Diploma in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, Control Systems or related engineering discipline

Tools

Siemens S7/TIA Portal

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

ABB

Ignition

WinCC

DCS

Profibus

Profinet

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

VSDs

Job description

Senior Control Systems Engineer

ProProcess Engineering, a specialist in modular process plants, is looking for an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our ECI department.

This is a senior technical role focused on the design, development, integration and commissioning of control and automation systems for modular process plant projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead control-system engineering activities on assigned projects.
• Develop and implement PLC, SCADA/HMI and control systems.
• Perform PLC programming, system integration, testing and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, instrumentation and industrial communication systems.
• Review control-system designs, PLC code and technical deliverables.
• Support plant modifications, upgrades and optimisation.
• Interface directly with clients and project stakeholders.
• Participate in local and international project commissioning.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng, BSc, BTech or National Diploma in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, Control Systems or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant control systems/automation experience.
• Strong PLC programming and commissioning experience.
• SCADA/HMI development experience.
• Experience with industrial plant commissioning.
• Experience with control-system fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally and internationally for commissioning

Technical Experience

• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • Siemens S7/TIA Portal
  • Rockwell/Allen-Bradley
  • ABB
  • Ignition
  • WinCC
  • DCS
  • Profibus
  • Profinet
  • Ethernet/IP
  • Modbus
  • VSDs

Advantageous

Experience in mining or process plants, modular plant projects, multiple PLC platforms, DCS integration, industrial networking, functional safety/SIL and/or ECSA professional registration will be advantageous.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a technically strong engineer who combines excellent PLC and automation skills with practical commissioning experience. The successful candidate will be comfortable leading technical activities, reviewing engineering work, solving complex problems and engaging directly with clients.

• Strong PLC programming and commissioning experience.
• SCADA/HMI development experience.
• Experience with industrial plant commissioning.
• Experience with control-system fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally and internationally for commissioning.