Senior Process Control & Automation Engineer (Flexible Work)

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Flexible work options

Professional training & certifications

Laptop & mobile provided

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Control Engineer to lead APC projects across manufacturing facilities near Upington, Northern Cape. You will design, implement, and optimize APC, DCS, and PLC systems to improve product quality, efficiency, and safety.

The role requires deep control theory knowledge and hands-on automation experience in complex chemical environments. You will drive initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and ensure robust documentation and FAT/SAT processes while aligning with

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of process control engineering experience in chemical/process industries.
• Proven experience with major DCS platforms and PLC programming.
• Strong knowledge of control theory, PID tuning, and advanced control.
• Experience with SIS and industrial cybersecurity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement APC strategies.
• Develop and maintain DCS and PLC systems.
• Optimize control loops for stability and efficiency.
• Execute FAT/SAT for control systems.
• Collaborate with process engineers to define control requirements.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, control systems, and automation software.
• Maintain safety and cybersecurity standards for control systems.
• Mentor junior automation and control engineers.
• Document controls with P&IDs, narratives, and manuals.

Skills

Control theory

PID tuning

Advanced control strategies

Project management

Analytical problem solving

Strong communication

Team leadership

Education

BEng or BSc in Chemical Engineering

Electrical Engineering focus on control systems

Tools

Honeywell Experion

Emerson DeltaV

Siemens PCS 7

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Control Engineer to lead APC projects across manufacturing facilities near Upington, Northern Cape. You will design, implement, and optimize APC, DCS, and PLC systems to improve product quality, efficiency, and safety.

The role requires deep control theory knowledge and hands-on automation experience in complex chemical environments. You will drive initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and ensure robust documentation and FAT/SAT processes while aligning with