Engineering Technologist – Control Systems (PLC & SCADA) – Pretoria

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≈ $17k – $36k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Pretoria)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp
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Full-Time
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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Develop, configure and test PLC control software for industrial automation projects
  • Design and develop SCADA and HMI applications, including graphics, alarming, trending and reporting
  • Integrate control systems with instrumentation, drives, field devices and databases using industrial communication protocols
  • Interpret process descriptions and functional specifications, and translate these into control system software
  • Prepare and execute factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing
  • Participate in installation, commissioning, optimisation and handover of control systems on client sites
  • Diagnose and resolve control system faults, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective solutions
  • Compile functional design specifications, software documentation and as-built records
  • Provide technical support to clients during and after commissioning
  • Collaborate with the electrical design team to align software scope with hardware and panel design
  • Ensure all work complies with company quality systems, safety standards and applicable engineering standards
Experience & Qualifications
  • BTech in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Process Instrumentation or a related discipline
  • ECSA registration as a Candidate Engineering Technologist (advantageous)
  • 3 to 8 years' hands-on PLC and SCADA software development experience
  • Programming experience on Siemens (TIA Portal or Step 7), Allen-Bradley or Schneider platforms
  • SCADA and HMI development experience on platforms such as AVEVA, Wonderware, FactoryTalk or comparable systems
  • Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols, including Profibus, Profinet and Modbus
  • Instrumentation and process control exposure
  • Proven commissioning and fault-finding experience in a live plant environment
  • Exposure to industrial plant, mining, water or process environments (advantageous)
  • Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail and client-facing communication skills
Location: Pretoria-based, with travel to project sites as required.
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