Senior Control Systems Engineer - Hybrid DCS/PLC/SCADA

Placements24

Polokwane

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer for their client in Polokwane, Limpopo. The role targets the design, implementation, and optimization of process automation and control systems within a petrochemical environment.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience with DCS/PLC platforms, SCADA, APC and SIS. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Chemical/Mechatronics engineering is required, with on-site time in Polokwane and some remote design work supported by a hybrid model.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechatronics engineering.
Minimum 6 years designing, implementing and maintaining industrial control systems (DCS/PLC).
Experience with DeltaV, PCS 7 and Rockwell Logix preferred.
Strong knowledge of SCADA, industrial networking, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Design, configure, and implement control strategies for DCS, PLC, and SCADA across plant processes.
Develop and maintain process control logic, alarm management, and SIS.
Troubleshoot and optimize control systems to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
Collaborate with project teams during engineering of new installations and upgrades.
Conduct root cause analysis for control system failures and implement corrective actions.
Develop testing procedures for control systems hardware and software.
Provide training and technical support to operators and maintenance personnel.
Stay updated with industry practices and regulatory requirements in process automation.
Contribute to functional design specifications and technical documentation.