Engineering Technologist - Control Systems (PLC and SCADA)

Role Overview

Develop and support the software side of industrial automation projects, from design and development through commissioning and client support. The Pretoria-based role includes travel to project sites as required.

Duties and 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 them into control-system software.
• Prepare and execute factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing.
• Participate in installation, commissioning, optimisation and handover of control systems.
• 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 work complies with quality systems, safety standards and applicable engineering standards.

Experience and Qualifications

• BTech in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Process Instrumentation or a related discipline.
• ECSA registration as a Candidate Engineering Technologist is advantageous.
• Three to eight years' hands-on PLC and SCADA software-development experience.
• Programming experience on Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Schneider platforms.
• SCADA and HMI development experience on comparable industrial platforms.
• Working knowledge of 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 is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail and client-facing communication skills.