Senior Instrumentation Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Performance bonus

Profit sharing

Relocation assistance

Leadership development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Instrumentation Engineer to lead major projects in Mahikeng, North West. You will drive design, implementation, and optimization of instrumentation and control systems, ensuring safety, reliability, and performance.

You will mentor a team of engineers and technicians, oversee commissioning, and coordinate with vendors. A strong background in hazardous areas and SIL assessments is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 10+ years' progressive experience in instrumentation and control systems engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of hazardous area instrumentation and SIL assessments.
• Proven experience with advanced control strategies and systems integration.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and specification of instrumentation and control systems for major projects.
• Oversee implementation, commissioning, and integration of new instrumentation technologies.
• Develop and enforce best practices for instrument maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Provide mentorship to junior instrumentation engineers and technicians.
• Conduct performance analysis of existing systems and recommend improvements.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships for instrumentation procurement and services.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Instrumentation Engineer to lead key projects and initiatives in Mahikeng . This role demands a deep understanding of complex industrial instrumentation and control systems, coupled with strong leadership capabilities. You will be responsible for guiding the design, implementation, and optimization of instrumentation strategies, ensuring the highest levels of accuracy, reliability, and safety. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional to influence technological direction and mentor a team within the growing industrial sector of the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and specification of advanced instrumentation and control systems for major projects.
• Oversee the implementation, commissioning, and integration of new instrumentation technologies.
• Develop and enforce best practices for instrument maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to junior instrumentation engineers and technicians.
• Conduct performance analysis of existing systems and recommend improvements for efficiency and reliability.
• Manage relationships with vendors and contractors for instrumentation procurement and services.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in instrumentation and control systems engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of hazardous area instrumentation and SIL (Safety Integrity Level) assessments.
• Proven experience with advanced control strategies and systems integration.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop effective solutions.

Benefits

• Executive-level salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Performance bonuses and potential for profit sharing.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• Relocation assistance for successful candidates.
• A challenging and rewarding role in a key industrial hub of Mahikeng .