Instrument and Control Engineer

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Instrument and Control Engineer to join their industrial operations team near Paarl . This role is essential for the design, implementation, and maintenance of sophisticated instrumentation and control systems that ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant processes. You will play a key part in optimizing automation, ensuring system reliability, and implementing advanced control strategies within the Oil & Gas and related industries.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to work on critical infrastructure and contribute to operational excellence in a challenging industrial environment. You will collaborate with electrical engineers, process engineers, and technicians.

• Design and specify instrumentation, control valves, and automation systems for process plants.
• Develop and implement control logic and programming for Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Perform loop checks, commissioning, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements for control systems.
• Collaborate with project teams during the design, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance personnel and operators.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering, preferably in process industries.
• Proficiency in PLC/DCS programming and configuration.
• Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation, control theory, and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
• Experience with field instrumentation selection and calibration.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Competitive annual salary and potential for overtime pay.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for further training in advanced control systems and automation technologies.
• A stable and rewarding career within the vital industrial sector near Paarl .
• Supportive team environment focused on technical expertise and operational efficiency.