Senior I&C Engineer — Power Automation & SCADA Leader
Placements24
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Placements24 is seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer to join a leading energy infrastructure team in Sandton, Gauteng. You will design, implement, and maintain sophisticated control systems for power generation and distribution facilities, ensuring safe, efficient operation through advanced automation strategies.
You will lead PLC/SCADA/DCS projects, oversee installation and commissioning, mentor junior engineers, and stay current with industry advancements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field with instrumentation specialization.
- Minimum 8 years of progressive instrumentation and control engineering experience in heavy industry.
- PR Eng registration with ECSA is advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Design, specify, and implement instrumentation and control systems for power/industrial plants.
- Develop control logic, PLC programming, and SCADA system configurations.
- Oversee installation, commissioning, and calibration of I&C equipment.
- Troubleshoot control systems and automation equipment.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance strategies for I&C equipment.
- Ensure compliance with safety, standards, and project specs.
- Manage I&C project budgets, schedules and resources.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations to optimize performance.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff.
- Stay updated with automation and networking advancements.
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Placements24 is seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer to join a leading energy infrastructure team in Sandton, Gauteng. You will design, implement, and maintain sophisticated control systems for power generation and distribution facilities, ensuring safe, efficient operation through advanced automation strategies.
You will lead PLC/SCADA/DCS projects, oversee installation and commissioning, mentor junior engineers, and stay current with industry advancements.
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