Senior Control Systems Engineer - Automation

Placements24; East London; Ibrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Performance bonus

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Professional development

Leadership role near East London

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 seeks a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join their team near East London, SA. The role designs, implements, and maintains advanced control systems for mining and processing operations, driving performance, safety, and efficiency.

You will mentor junior engineers, troubleshoot complex issues, and lead projects from conception to completion in a dynamic industrial environment.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Minimum 7 years in industrial control systems.
• Strong PLC/SCADA/DCS and SIS experience.

Mansioni

• Design, develop, and commission SCADA, PLC, and DCS systems for industrial automation in mining and processing plants.
• Develop and implement control strategies, algorithms, and logic to optimize process performance and ensure operational stability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues related to control systems, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with process engineers, mechanical engineers, and operations personnel to define control system requirements and integrate new solutions.
• Manage control system projects, including scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, and vendor coordination.

Conoscenze

Automation engineering

Industrial control systems

Project management

Analytical problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Strumenti

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

SCADA

DCS

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer with a specialization in automation to join their dynamic team near East London . This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced control systems that optimize the performance, safety, and efficiency of complex mining and processing operations. You will work with cutting-edge technologies to develop automated solutions, troubleshoot system issues, and mentor junior engineers. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the modernization of industrial processes in a key manufacturing and logistics hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and commission SCADA, PLC, and DCS systems for industrial automation in mining and processing plants.
• Develop and implement complex control strategies, algorithms, and logic to optimize process performance and ensure operational stability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues related to control systems, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with process engineers, mechanical engineers, and operations personnel to define control system requirements and integrate new solutions.
• Manage control system projects, including scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, and vendor coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial control systems engineering, with a strong focus on automation.
• Proficiency with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell), SCADA development, and DCS platforms.
• Experience with industrial networks, instrumentation, and safety systems (SIS).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with strong communication abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility between remote and on-site work.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and advanced training.
• Be a leader in industrial automation for significant operations near East London .