Project Engineer Process Control and Instrumentation

PPC Africa


Date: 1 week ago
City: Worcester, Western Cape
Contract type: Full time


  • Review the conceptual, basic and detail design related to process control and instrumentation and ensure adherence to the PPC standards.
  • Provide technical advice and input to the Project team on quality and procurement related matters
  • Provide process control, instrumentation, and automation support to project teams, construction teams and operational teams
  • Maintain alignment between the project team and operational teams related to the subject matter
  • Maintain alignment between the project team and industrial support/Group process control and instrumentation specialist related to the subject matter
  • Assist on site during the construction and commissioning of the project
  • Assist Group PC&I Specialist to review and update policies and procedures based on project learnings
  • Manage the change management procedure related to project process control
  • Quality inspections and checks
  • Report on project progress activities on site
  • Act as a lead on the project with regards to process control and instrumentation
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