Senior Process Controller — DCS/PLC (Upington)

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Skills development

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks a Senior Process Controller to ensure safe, efficient operation of mineral processing plants, optimize parameters, and support production targets.

The role requires a National Certificate or Diploma in Chemical Engineering or related field, 5+ years in process control, experience with DCS/PLC, and strong analytical skills. Rotational shifts and relocation to Upington are expected.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in chemical engineering or metallurgical tech.
• Experience in mineral processing or chemical plant environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor process control systems to ensure safe, efficient plant operation.
• Analyze process data to optimize recovery, grade and throughput.
• Respond to alarms and upsets, diagnosing issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineers and maintenance to troubleshoot and implement improvements.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, SOPs and environmental regulations.

Skills

5+ years exp

DCS/PLC

Mineral processing

Instrumentation

Safety/compliance

Education

National Certificate/Diploma in Chemical Eng/Metallurgical tech

Tools

DCS systems

PLCs

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks a Senior Process Controller to ensure safe, efficient operation of mineral processing plants, optimize parameters, and support production targets.

The role requires a National Certificate or Diploma in Chemical Engineering or related field, 5+ years in process control, experience with DCS/PLC, and strong analytical skills. Rotational shifts and relocation to Upington are expected.