Our client, a leading manufacturer of industrial and utility boilers, is seeking an experienced Electrical & Electronic Engineer to join their Package Boiler business unit in Bellville. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, specification, testing, commissioning, and optimisation of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for steam and hot water boiler installations.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
Professional registration with ECSA, or in the process of registering, advantageous

Experience

Minimum 5 years' experience within an industrial control environment
Minimum 3 years' PLC and DCS programming experience
Minimum 3 years' control loop tuning experience
Experience with Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 Professional and Schneider Unity Pro software preferred

Key Skills & Knowledge

Strong understanding of Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, and Automatic Control Systems
Sound knowledge of Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Understanding of national and international electrical standards and regulations
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Exposure to AutoCAD Electrical and EPlan
Strong communication and customer interaction skills

Key Responsibilities

Design and commission boiler control, instrumentation, and electrical systems
Develop PLC programs, control philosophies, and instrumentation specifications
Prepare instrument lists, I/O schedules, loop drawings, routing diagrams, hook-ups, and calibration documentation
Design motor control centres, cable schedules, electrical wiring drawings, and equipment specifications
Assist with estimating and preparing proposals for boiler projects
Perform cold and hot commissioning of boilers, burners, pumps, fans, drives, and associated equipment
Conduct fault-finding, troubleshooting, and optimisation of control systems
Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the MRP system
Ensure all designs and installations comply with relevant national and international standards