Senior Electrical Instrumentation Engineer - Hybrid Growth

Placements24

Sandton

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive remuneration

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

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Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Senior Electrical Instrumentation Engineer for a hybrid role in Sandton, Gauteng. You will design and maintain complex instrumentation and electrical systems for advanced manufacturing facilities, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has a master's degree in electrical engineering, 9+ years in process control, and strong leadership and project management skills.

Pr. Eng.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with instrumentation focus.
9+ years of progressive electrical/instrumentation experience in chemical, petrochemical, or manufacturing sectors.
Extensive knowledge of process control loops, PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and safety instrumented systems.
Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA is highly desirable.
Experience in Sandton and Gauteng region is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Design and specify electrical and instrumentation systems for industrial processes.
Develop P&IDs and control system architectures.
Select instrumentation and control hardware/software per process requirements and standards.
Develop calibration procedures and maintenance strategies for instrumentation.
Troubleshoot complex issues in process control and electrical systems.
Ensure designs comply with IEC 61508/61511 and safety regulations.
Collaborate with engineers and maintenance teams to optimize performance.
Oversee vendor selection and performance of instrumentation suppliers.