Senior Process Control Engineer - Hybrid DCS/PLC Expert

Placements24

Stellenbosch

Hybrid

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a skilled Process Control Engineer to join its advanced manufacturing facility. You will design, implement, and optimize automated control systems for chemical processes, leveraging DCS and PLC technologies to improve efficiency, product quality, and safety.

The role combines on-site collaboration with operations and engineering teams and remote analysis for system optimization, requiring a strong background in chemical or electrical engineering and practical

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in process control engineering within a chemical or similar industrial environment.
Proficiency with DCS platforms (e.g., Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV) and PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell).
Strong understanding of process dynamics, instrumentation, and automation principles.
Experience with Advanced Process Control (APC) techniques is highly desirable.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design, program, and commission process control systems, including DCS and PLC applications.
Develop and implement advanced process control (APC) strategies to optimize plant performance and stability.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with control systems, instrumentation, and automation hardware/software.
Collaborate with process engineers to define control strategies and ensure smooth technology transfer.
Develop and maintain documentation for control systems, including P&IDs, logic diagrams, and user manuals.
Ensure all control system designs comply with safety standards and cybersecurity best practices.