Senior Control Systems Engineer - Industrial Automation

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Advanced training and development

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Cutting-edge automation technologies

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Senior Control Systems Engineer to enhance their industrial automation capabilities in Klerksdorp, South Africa. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced control systems to optimize performance and safety across energy and mining processes.

You will lead development of innovative automation solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to operational efficiency and technological advancement within a dynamic engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in industrial control systems engineering and automation.
• Proficiency with major PLC platforms (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and SCADA systems.
• Strong understanding of industrial networks, instrumentation, and process control principles.
• Experience in programming languages such as C#, Python, or structured text is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission advanced control systems, including PLC, SCADA, and DCS applications.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, network architectures, and system documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex control system issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
• Implement and optimize automation strategies to improve process efficiency, safety, and product quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and integration strategies.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in industrial automation and propose enhancements.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/DCS

Industrial networks

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

SCADA systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly skilled Senior Control Systems Engineer to enhance their industrial automation capabilities in Klerksdorp. This role is essential for designing, implementing, and maintaining sophisticated control systems that optimize performance and ensure safety across various industrial processes, particularly within the energy and mining sectors of the North West province. You will lead the development of innovative automation solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute significantly to operational efficiency and technological advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission advanced control systems, including PLC, SCADA, and DCS applications.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, network architectures, and system documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex control system issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
• Implement and optimize automation strategies to improve process efficiency, safety, and product quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and integration strategies.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in industrial automation and propose enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in industrial control systems engineering and automation.
• Proficiency with major PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and SCADA systems.
• Strong understanding of industrial networks, instrumentation, and process control principles.
• Experience in programming languages such as C#, Python, or structured text is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular performance reviews and potential bonuses.
• Access to advanced training and professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation technologies.
• A supportive team environment fostering innovation and collaboration.