Instrumentation / Control Systems Engineer (Fourways, JHB), Johannesburg

Job Description:

• Responsible for design, specification and services related to control systems including basic process control systems, safety systems, control panels, analyzer systems, telecommunications, field instrumentation, and valves etc.
• May also be responsible for advanced controls optimization.
• Under general supervision, performs all conventional aspects of the functional area subject matter.
• Devises new approaches to problems encountered.
• Plans, schedules, and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements. Provides technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers.
• Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability or operations.
• Skills are typically acquired through an undergraduate degree in Engineering and a minimum of 4 years related experience, with average experience ranging from 6-10 years.
• Requires sufficient professional experience to assure competence as a fully trained professional. Work requires a broad knowledge of precedents.
• Also may be responsible for leadership of a functional area on a small project or a segment of a larger project.
• As the lead, plans, budgets, organizes, coordinates and controls the project and is responsible for employee performance appraisals and for coaching and developing lower-level professionals.

Experience Required:

BSc.(Eng.) Electrical with experience in the instrumentation controls engineering design environment. Experience within the Petrochemical Industry preferable

Qualifications:

• Essential: B Sc & Pr. Eng. registered (or in the process)

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