Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer – (Control Systems / Instrumentation / Automation / EPCM / Mining / Commissioning) – Johannesburg

Job Description:

Our client, a leading mining project developer, is seeking an experienced Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer to join their Capital Projects team supporting the development of a major platinum mining operation in Zimbabwe, primary work location is based in Johannesburg. The incumbent will provide specialist technical leadership across control, instrumentation, automation and process control systems, ensuring that systems are designed, procured, installed, commissioned and handed over safely and in accordance with project specifications, engineering standards and operational requirements. The role will be worked closely with the Project Office, engineering consultants, construction and commissioning teams, operations personnel, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams. On-site presence will be required during plant commissioning to oversee C1–C5 activities within the C&I scope.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and engineering support for all control, instrumentation, automation and process control systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop, review and verify C&I engineering deliverables, including control philosophies, functional design specifications, P&IDs, instrument datasheets, specifications and system architecture.
• Ensure that C&I designs and systems comply with project specifications, applicable engineering standards, statutory requirements and company procedures.
• Support procurement through preparation and review of technical specifications, technical bid evaluations, vendor documentation, equipment selection and supplier submissions.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), where required, and provide technical input on vendor equipment and documentation.
• Provide construction support through site inspections, quality assessments, resolution of engineering queries and verification of installations against approved drawings and specifications.
• Support and oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including instrument calibration, loop checks, PLC, SCADA and DCS testing, integrated plant commissioning and C1–C5 activities.
• Promote safe project execution by participating in HAZOP studies, risk assessments, safety reviews and Management of Change (MOC) processes, while supporting operational readiness and plant handover.

Qualification and Skill:

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronic, Control or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Minimum 10–12 years of Control and Instrumentation engineering experience.
• Experience within mining, minerals processing or heavy industrial projects, preferably involving platinum, base metals or process plants.
• Proven experience on large greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Extensive construction, commissioning and operational readiness experience.
• Platinum processing plant experience will be highly advantageous.

Benefits and Contractual Information:

• Fixed Term contract

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Muhammad Ali Kathree

Executive Talent Consultant           

CA Mining

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