Senior Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation (Hybrid)

Placements24

Sandton

Hybrid

ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,900,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Performance-based incentives
Comprehensive medical aid
Strong retirement plan
Continuous professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer in Sandton, Gauteng to advance industrial automation for energy production and distribution. The role entails designing, implementing, and maintaining PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems, plus developing HMIs and networked control solutions.

A hybrid on-site and remote workflow supports project integration and design tasks. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in industrial automation within the energy sector, deep PLC/DCS/SCADA experience, and strong

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in industrial automation and control systems, with energy sector experience.
  • Proficiency with PLC/DCS platforms and SCADA software.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity for industrial control systems.
  • Strong analytical and diagnostic abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Design, program, commission PLCs/SCADA/DCS for energy applications.
  • Develop HMIs for operator interfaces and monitoring.
  • Maintain industrial networks and cyber security for ICS.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues with root-cause analysis.
  • Collaborate with electrical/mechanical teams for integration.
  • Develop testing and validation plans for control systems.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration
Python
Problem solving
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens
Rockwell
Emerson
SCADA
Ethernet/IP/Profibus/Modbus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer in Sandton, Gauteng to advance industrial automation for energy production and distribution. The role entails designing, implementing, and maintaining PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems, plus developing HMIs and networked control solutions.

A hybrid on-site and remote workflow supports project integration and design tasks. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in industrial automation within the energy sector, deep PLC/DCS/SCADA experience, and strong

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