Senior Engineer: Advanced Process Control Centre of Excellence
Salary: Highly Negotiable
Area: Vanderbijlpark
Type: Hybrid
Lead Advanced Process Control in a World-Class Industrial Environment
An urgent opportunity is available for a seasoned Senior Engineer: Advanced Process Control to join a specialist Centre of Excellence supporting large-scale steel manufacturing operations.
This role is ideal for an Electrical or Electronic Engineer who enjoys solving complex plant challenges through automation, control systems, digital technologies and structured project delivery. You will play a key role in improving operational performance, supporting business transformation and delivering reliable APC solutions across the plant environment.
Responsibilities
Lead Advanced Process Control and Process Automation projects
Provide third-line APC maintenance support to plant operations
Work with stakeholders to define business and system requirements
Design and support digital technology solutions using agile methods
Manage APC-related project portfolios, resources and priorities
Conduct feasibility studies, system testing and technology evaluations
Support the selection, acquisition, development and installation of control, instrumentation and electrical systems
Review hardware, software and maintenance contracts
Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for APC systems
Ensure successful rollout of IM and digital transformation initiatives
Maintain project documentation, support reports and technical records
Stay current with trends and developments in Advanced Process Control
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, NQF Level 7
5 to 8 years’ experience managing Advanced Process Control and Process Automation systems
Steel industry experience will be highly advantageous
Experience with digital transformation initiatives, including:
Level 1 cyber security
Virtualisation
Active Directory in a process control environment
Internet of Things
Strong exposure to data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications and outsourced systems
Excellent understanding of project management principles
Proven ability to apply APC technologies to solve business and operational problems
Sound knowledge of applicable laws and regulations relating to APC
Ability to manage priorities, resources and stakeholder expectations effectively
You'll Succeed If You Are
Self-motivated, focused and able to work with minimal supervision
Analytical, practical and solutions driven
Strong in communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement
Able to explain technical ideas in clear, business-friendly language
Detail focused with a strong service mindset
Comfortable leading projects in a demanding production environment
Passionate about automation, process improvement and industrial technology
Why Apply?
This is a high-impact role where your technical decisions will directly support plant reliability, process improvement and digital transformation. You will join a specialist engineering environment where Advanced Process Control is central to operational success.
This is an urgent role, and suitable candidates will be considered immediately.
Ready to Take the Lead?
If you are an experienced APC Engineer ready to drive meaningful process automation improvements in heavy industry, apply today.