Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Híbrido; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.500.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Professional development

Resumo da vaga

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer to lead design, implementation and maintenance of PLC/SCADA/DCS systems. You will troubleshoot, optimize control loops, and develop automation strategies for safe, efficient operations.

The role requires a strong background in field instrumentation, safety standards, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement in an industrial manufacturing setting.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechatronics or related field.
• 6+ years hands-on instrumentation and control experience in industrial settings.
• Familiar with PLC/SCADA/DCS platforms and safety standards.

Responsabilidades

• Design, program, and implement PLC, SCADA, DCS control systems.
• Select, install, calibrate, and maintain field instrumentation.
• Develop testing and commissioning plans for control systems.
• Troubleshoot complex instrument and control system issues.
• Optimize control loops to improve process efficiency and energy use.
• Create system documentation (P&IDs, wiring diagrams, manuals).
• Collaborate with process, mechanical, and operations teams.
• Stay updated on IIoT, cybersecurity for ICS, and advanced controls.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers/technicians.
• Ensure safety standards compliance in design and maintenance.

Conhecimentos

PLC platforms

SCADA

DCS

Industrial protocols

PID control

SIS & safety standards

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics

Ferramentas

Siemens PLC

Rockwell Automation

SCADA

DCS

Descrição da vaga

About the Role

Our client, a leading industrial manufacturing company, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineer for their facility in **Vereeniging, Gauteng**. This role is instrumental in the design, implementation, and maintenance of sophisticated instrumentation and control systems that ensure the efficient, safe, and reliable operation of our manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for troubleshooting complex control system issues, optimizing system performance, and contributing to the development of new automation strategies. The **Vereeniging** location is a significant industrial hub, offering ample opportunities for impactful work. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of PLC, SCADA, DCS systems, and field instrumentation, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. We are looking for a proactive engineer who can lead initiatives in automation and control, ensuring our client remains at the forefront of industrial technology. This position offers the chance to work on challenging projectss and contribute directly to operational excellence. Our client is dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and implement PLC, SCADA, and DCS control systems for various industrial applications.
• Select, install, calibrate, and maintain a wide range of field instrumentation (sensors, transmitters, actuators).
• Develop and execute testing and commissioning plans for new and modified control systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex instrumentation and control system malfunctions, minimizing downtime.
• Optimize existing control loops and automation strategies to improve process efficiency, product quality, and energy consumption.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including P&IDs, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, and operating manuals.
• Collaborate with process engineers, mechanical engineers, and operations teams to define control system requirements and solutions.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in automation technology, including IIoT, cybersecurity for industrial control systems, and advanced process control.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety standards and regulations in the design and maintenance of control systems.
• Contribute to capital project planning and execution related to instrumentation and automation upgrades.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in industrial instrumentation and control systems engineering.
• Proficiency with major PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell Automation), SCADA systems, and DCS platforms.
• Strong knowledge of various industrial communication protocols (e.g., Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
• Experience with PID control loop tuning and advanced process control strategies.
• Familiarity with safety instrumented systems (SIS) and functional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61511) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach to troubleshooting.
• Strong documentation and report-writing abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Willingness to be on-call for critical system support as needed.
• Experience in the manufacturing sector in **Gauteng** is preferred.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive medical and retirement benefits, and significant opportunities for professional development, including certifications and advanced training. We foster a collaborative and innovative work environment in **Vereeniging**. Join a company that values technical expertise and offers a clear path for career growth within the dynamic industrial landscape of **Gauteng**.