Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer - Energy Ops

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join our energy operations team. You will design, implement, and maintain PLC-based controls and SCADA/HMI systems for critical energy infrastructure, ensuring reliability, safety, and optimal performance.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with PLC programming, SCADA networks, and instrumentation, and is passionate about advancing automation and energy management.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing PLC-based control systems for energy infrastructure.
• Proficient in SCADA and HMI configuration and commissioning.
• Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and commission PLC-based control systems for energy infrastructure.
• Develop and implement SCADA systems for monitoring, data acquisition, and control of industrial processes.
• Configure and maintain Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems for user-friendly operation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to control systems, instrumentation, and automation hardware/software.
• Perform system diagnostics, performance tuning, and optimization to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with project teams, electrical engineers and technicians to deliver turnkey solutions.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Electrical engineering

HMI/SCADA software

Tools

HMI/SCADA software

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Our client, a leader in industrial automation and energy solutions, is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join their operational team in Klerksdorp, North West . This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining sophisticated control systems for various energy generation and distribution facilities. You will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and safety of automated processes through expert application of control theory and advanced automation technologies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in electrical engineering, PLC programming, SCADA systems, and industrial networking, with a specific focus on energy sector applications. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of critical energy infrastructure in Klerksdorp . We are looking for a hands‑on engineer who is passionate about automation and committed to driving operational excellence. Join us to engineer the future of energy management.

About the Role

Our client, a leader in industrial automation and energy solutions, is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join their operational team in Klerksdorp, North West . This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining sophisticated control systems for various energy generation and distribution facilities. You will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and safety of automated processes through expert application of control theory and advanced automation technologies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in electrical engineering, PLC programming, SCADA systems, and industrial networking, with a specific focus on energy sector applications. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of critical energy infrastructure in Klerksdorp . We are looking for a hands‑on engineer who is passionate about automation and committed to driving operational excellence. Join us to engineer the future of energy management.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and commission PLC-based control systems for energy infrastructure.
• Develop and implement SCADA systems for monitoring, data acquisition, and control of industrial processes.
• Configure and maintain Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems for user-friendly operation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to control systems, instrumentation, and automation hardware/software.
• Perform system diagnostics, performance tuning, and optimization to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with project teams, electrical