Principal Controls Engineer

13 hours ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa MECS Ltd Full time
Job Title: Principal Controls Engineer - Mining and Minerals Processing

At MECS Ltd, we are seeking an experienced Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join our team. This is a challenging role that requires strong technical expertise in instrumentation and control systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Technical Execution and Quality Assurance: Ensure technical quality, adherence to safety standards, and compliance with international and client-specific standards on instrumentation and control projects.
  • Project Coordination and Documentation: Prepare technical specifications, manage design documentation, oversee project filing systems, and ensure alignment with project timelines and budgets.
  • Design Supervision and Guidance: Supervise and allocate tasks to engineering and design teams, provide technical guidance, review documents across disciplines, and conduct design group meetings.
  • Problem-Solving and Innovation: Solve complex engineering problems using creative approaches, anticipate potential issues, and deliver innovative solutions that align with client needs and goals.
  • Project Management and Client Liaison: Engage with clients on design requirements, manage task delegation, oversee budgets and schedules, participate in factory acceptance tests, and support plant commissioning and project close-out.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • BSc, BEng or BTech in Engineering or National Diploma (or equivalent) with a minimum of 10 years' experience.
  • ECSA registered.
  • Minimum of 10 years design experience in the mining and minerals processing industry.
  • Site experience – construction and commissioning.

What We Offer:

  • An estimated salary of R850,000 per annum based on market rates and your level of experience.
  • A dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and creativity.
  • The opportunity to work on challenging projects with a reputable company in the mining and minerals processing industry.

About Us:

MECS Ltd is a leading provider of instrumentation and control systems to the mining and minerals processing industry. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients.



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