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

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.