Senior Process Control Engineer – Smelting DCS/APC

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Process Control Engineer for a major metallurgical operation near Benoni. You will design, implement, and optimize DCS/SCADA/PLC control systems for high-temperature smelting to ensure safe and efficient production.

The role requires expert APC/MPC knowledge, hands-on experience with Honeywell Experion, DeltaV, or ABB 800xA, plus strong programming skills. You will mentor junior engineers and advance energy efficiency and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field with strong emphasis on control systems.
• 8+ years of process control experience in heavy industry or metallurgical settings.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and tuning APC solutions and DCS/SCADA projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain DCS/PLC/SCADA systems for smelting processes.
• Develop and implement APC/MPC strategies to optimize performance and stability.
• Troubleshoot control system issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with process engineers to define control strategies and tune loops.
• Ensure safety through SIS-related activities and maintenance.

Skills

APC strategies

DCS/SCADA/PLC

MPC

Control system tuning

Programming (Python/C#/C++)

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with control specialization

Tools

Honeywell Experion

Emerson DeltaV

ABB 800xA

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Process Control Engineer for a major metallurgical operation near Benoni. You will design, implement, and optimize DCS/SCADA/PLC control systems for high-temperature smelting to ensure safe and efficient production.

The role requires expert APC/MPC knowledge, hands-on experience with Honeywell Experion, DeltaV, or ABB 800xA, plus strong programming skills. You will mentor junior engineers and advance energy efficiency and safety compliance.