Senior Process Control Engineer - Remote MPC & DCS Expert

Placements24

Randburg

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Retirement plan

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Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Process Control Engineer role with a global chemical solutions leader. This fully remote position focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing advanced process control strategies across worldwide manufacturing operations.

You will lead APC programs (MPC, PID tuning, fuzzy logic), configure DCS/PLC systems, build process models, and provide remote support to plants.

Qualifications

Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical or Electrical Engineering with a focus on control systems.
7+ years in process control within chemical or petrochemical industries.
Proven APC design and implementation experience (e.g., MPC, PID tuning).
Deep knowledge of DCS and PLC programming environments.
Strong modeling, simulation, and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent remote collaboration and communication abilities.
Experience with industrial cybersecurity is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement APC strategies including MPC, PID tuning, and fuzzy logic.
Configure and maintain DCS and PLC systems.
Develop and manage process simulation models for testing and optimization.
Troubleshoot complex control system issues and provide remote support.
Collaborate with process engineers and plant personnel to identify improvements.
Develop and maintain control system documentation (P&IDs, diagrams, manuals).
Ensure designs comply with safety, security, environmental standards.
Train engineers and operators on control system functionality.
Stay abreast of advancements in process control and automation.
Lead and mentor junior engineers in a remote team environment.