Automation Engineer, Midrand

Midrand, South Africa | Posted on 09/26/2025 Greenro Solutions is a professional end-to-end Electrical and Automation solutions provider.

We provide solutions that cut across industry verticals. Our highly qualified and experienced personnel provide our partners with high quality solutions that add value.

These solutions are engineered with People at the center.

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for designing, programming, configuring, commissioning, and maintaining control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA) as well as selecting, integrating, and calibrating field instrumentation. You will lead or participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), and prepare key technical documentation to support project delivery, handover, and operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Grade 12.

ND: Electrical Engineering (Electronics or Instrumentation)

Btech: Electrical Engineering (Electronics or Instrumentation) -

(Advantage) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP PREFERRED ECSA Candidate

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of PLC Programming skills, DCS&SCADA design, configuration, and implementation.

Knowledge of Control and Instrumentation Design.

Knowledge of Commissioning of Control and Instrumentation Systems (e.g. Schneider, Siemens, Allen Bradley)

Computer Literacy

Knowledge of different motor staters

Proficient Knowledge in creating technical documentation: FDS, control philosophy, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, O&M manuals

Requirements

EXPERIENCE

3-5 Years’ Experience in designing, programming, configuring, and commissioning PLC / DCS / SCADA systems (e.g. Schneider, Siemens, Allen Bradley)

3-5 Years’ Experience in Design PLC Control Panels including Connection and Loop Diagrams. Select and integrate sensors, transmitters, and control devices for process automation.

Hands-on experience with calibration and maintenance of field instruments

Experience conducting FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup support

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES Good Planning and Organized : Ability to structure tasks, set priorities, and allocate resources efficiently so that work proceeds smoothly.

Adaptability to Fast-Paced Environment:

Capability to quickly adjust to change, shifting priorities, and high work tempo without loss of performance.

Working under pressure:

Maintaining composure, focus, and quality of work when faced with urgent demands, crises, or tight conditions.

Deadline driven : Strong motivation and discipline to meet time constraints, deliverables, and project milestones reliably.

Attention to detail:

Careful scrutiny of work to catch errors, ensure accuracy, and maintain high standards.

Compliance : Strict adherence to rules, laws, standards, and policies applicable to the job and industry.

Communication : Excellent verbal, written Communication Skills, telephone and interpersonal skills.

Honest and Reliable:

Consistent truthfulness, trustworthiness, and dependability in delivering commitments and upholding integrity

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