Subsea Control Systems Engineer - Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Subsea Control Systems Engineer for a leading subsea technology client in Paarl, Western Cape. You will design, test, and support subsea control modules and related systems for offshore production facilities.

The role requires a 5+ year background in subsea control, proficiency in C/C++ and PLCs, and collaboration with hardware and project teams. A hybrid work model and ongoing development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing, testing, or supporting subsea control systems, preferably within Oil & Gas.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and electronic principles relevant to subsea operations.
• Experience with C, C++, PLC programming.
• Familiarity with subsea equipment such as BOPs, SCMs, and Xmas trees.
• Proficiency in using test equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify subsea control modules (SCMs), hydraulic power units (HPUs), and topside control panels.
• Develop and maintain system architecture, functional descriptions, and interface documents.
• Program and test subsea control software and firmware.
• Conduct system integration testing (SIT) and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to subsea control systems.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards (e.g., API, ISO) and client specifications.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on electrical and electronic component selection.
• Provide technical support during offshore installation, commissioning, and operations.
• Contribute to risk assessments and design reviews for subsea projects.

Skills

Subsea control systems design

5+ years experience

C/C++ programming

PLC programming

BOP/SCM/Xmas tree knowledge

Test equipment troubleshooting

Teamwork & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Subsea Control Systems Engineer for a leading subsea technology client in Paarl, Western Cape. You will design, test, and support subsea control modules and related systems for offshore production facilities.

The role requires a 5+ year background in subsea control, proficiency in C/C++ and PLCs, and collaboration with hardware and project teams. A hybrid work model and ongoing development opportunities are provided.