About the Role
Our client, a leader in advanced materials manufacturing, is seeking a skilled Senior Process Control Engineer to join their innovative team in **East London, Eastern Cape**. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced control systems to optimize plant operations, improve efficiency, and ensure product quality and safety. You will work with state-of-the-art distributed control systems (DCS) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). This hybrid role requires a balance of on-site expertise and the flexibility to manage aspects of the role remotely. Contribute to cutting-edge manufacturing processes from our **East London, Eastern Cape** facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement advanced process control strategies for complex chemical processes.
- Configure and troubleshoot DCS and PLC systems.
- Develop and maintain process control documentation, including loop diagrams and logic narratives.
- Analyze process data to identify opportunities for improved control performance and efficiency.
- Lead projects related to control system upgrades and implementation of new technologies.
- Collaborate with process engineers and operations teams to ensure control systems meet operational needs.
- Provide training and technical support to operations and maintenance personnel.
- Ensure control systems comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Stay current with advancements in process control technology and automation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in process control engineering within a manufacturing or chemical industry setting.
- Proven experience with major DCS platforms (e.g., Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV, Siemens PCS 7) and PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
- Strong understanding of control theory, instrumentation, and process dynamics.
- Experience with advanced control techniques (e.g., MPC, fuzzy logic) is a strong asset.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively in a hybrid team.
- Ability to work independently and manage project timelines.
- Familiarity with safety instrumented systems (SIS) is desirable.
- Based in or willing to relocate to **East London, Eastern Cape**.
Benefits
Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and excellent opportunities for professional development in a technologically advanced environment. This hybrid role provides flexibility while ensuring essential on-site engagement at our **East London, Eastern Cape** plant. Join a company that is at the forefront of materials science and automation.
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