Senior Electrical Instrumentation Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Instrumentation Engineer in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role focuses on designing, installing, and maintaining electrical and instrumentation systems across process facilities. Hybrid work enables remote design and on-site commissioning.

The candidate will lead Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLC, DCS, and SCADA environments, perform SIL analyses, and guide junior engineers while coordinating with operations and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation and Control Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify electrical systems and instrumentation for process control applications.
• Select sensors, transmitters, valves, and analytical instruments.
• Develop P&ID diagrams, loop diagrams, and wiring schematics.
• Oversee installation, calibration, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and electrical issues on the plant floor.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance strategies for electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Ensure safety standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., SIL assessments) are met.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize process performance.
• Mentor junior instrumentation engineers and technicians.

Skills

PLC

DCS

SCADA

HART

Fieldbus

SIS

SIL

P&ID reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading player in the process industries, is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Instrumentation Engineer to enhance their operations in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. This role is integral to maintaining and improving the sophisticated instrumentation and control systems that drive our complex industrial processes. You will be responsible for the design, specification, installation, and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation hardware, ensuring optimal performance and safety. This hybrid position allows for remote support and design work, balanced with essential on-site presence for commissioning, troubleshooting, and project coordination within the Nelspruit facility and its related sites. We are looking for a detail-oriented engineer with a strong understanding of industrial control and measurement technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specify electrical systems and instrumentation for process control applications.
• Select appropriate sensors, transmitters, control valves, and analytical instruments.
• Develop P&ID diagrams, loop diagrams, and wiring schematics.
• Oversee the installation, calibration, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and electrical issues on the plant floor.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance strategies for electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., SIL assessments).
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize process performance.
• Mentor junior instrumentation engineers and technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation and Control Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering, preferably in a process industry environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Experience with various industrial communication protocols (e.g., HART, Foundation Fieldbus).
• Familiarity with safety instrumented systems (SIS) and SIL analysis.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, supporting plant operations in Nelspruit with remote design and support tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialized training.
• Exposure to advanced industrial automation technologies.
• A stable and secure work environment in Mpumalanga.
• Generous annual leave allowance.