SENIOR CONTROL & INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER (Control Systems Specialist)

Experience

10 years C&I design experience

6 years Oil & Gas experience

Functional safety experience

Field instrumentation and control system commissioning experience

Responsibilities - Functional

Execute full C&I scope on EPC/EPCM projects

Develop control system architecture and functional design

Develop control narratives shutdown logic and functional specifications

Develop instrumentation design (datasheets loop drawings BOQs)

Develop fieldbus/communication network designs

Develop fire & gas detection system designs

Develop P&IDs reflecting C&I scope

Review and approve design outputs of team members

Liaise with clients vendors internal disciplines

Maintain compliance with IEC/SABS standards

Commitment & Authorisations

Authorised to approve C&I deliverables

Authorised to perform vendor technical adjudications

Authorised to validate compliance with IEC/SABS and safety standards

Objectives of the function

Deliver safe and compliant C&I designs

Ensure functional integration across disciplines

Provide leadership in control systems engineering

Support commissioning and functional testing

Guide junior engineers and develop team capability

Mission and tasks

Develop control narratives and shutdown philosophies

Develop SCADA DCS and ESD functional designs

Prepare SIL documentation verification and functional safety design

Prepare SmartPlant Instrumentation deliverables

Develop wiring/loop diagrams and instrument specifications

Perform communication network design

Develop fire & gas system documentation

Perform hazardous area classification and instrument selection

Perform control valve sizing and selection

Prepare technical specifications and enquiry documentation

Review vendor documentation for design integrity

Perform installation BOQs and site supervision

Support commissioning and plant functional testing

Skills

Strong knowledge of IEC/SABS standards

Expertise in control system functional design

Strong SCADA/DCS/ESD design capability

SmartPlant Instrumentation proficiency

Strong communication & client interface capability

Technical documentation & specification skills

Ability to lead multidisciplinary coordination

Prerequisites

Ability to interpret P&IDs and MFDs

Knowledge of hazardous area classification

Understanding of functional safety (SIL)

Qualifications :

Diplomas

BSc / BEng Electrical or Electronic Engineering (Required)

(ECSA Required)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time