Senior Process Control Engineer – APC/DCS Specialist

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonuses

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development and training

Generous annual leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a skilled Process Control Engineer to design, implement, and maintain DCS/PLC-based control strategies, optimizing unit operations at a petrochemical facility.

You will collaborate with process engineers to improve yield, energy efficiency, and product quality while ensuring safety and thorough documentation. A 5+ year background in petrochemical process control and knowledge of APC concepts are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
• 5+ years in process control engineering in petrochemical/refining/chemical industries.
• Experience with DCS (Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV) and PLC/SCADA.
• Knowledge of APC concepts (e.g., model predictive control).
• Strong understanding of process dynamics and control theory.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Randburg, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and commission APC and BRC systems.
• Develop and maintain control strategies to improve yield, energy efficiency, and product quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to process control hardware and software.
• Perform control loop tuning and optimization for stable plant operations.
• Collaborate with process engineers and operations to identify improvements.
• Maintain technical documentation including P&IDs, narratives, and diagrams.
• Implement and manage alarm management to reduce operator overload and enhance safety.
• Stay updated on new automation technologies and recommend adoption.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.
• Provide training and support to operators and maintenance staff.

Skills

Process control engineering

DCS/SCADA experience

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Honeywell Experion

Emerson DeltaV

PLCs

SCADA

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a skilled Process Control Engineer to design, implement, and maintain DCS/PLC-based control strategies, optimizing unit operations at a petrochemical facility.

You will collaborate with process engineers to improve yield, energy efficiency, and product quality while ensuring safety and thorough documentation. A 5+ year background in petrochemical process control and knowledge of APC concepts are essential.