DCS Project Engineer

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a DCS Project Engineer to join Valmet's Automation team in South Africa, based in Durban. Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries, aiming to be the global champion in serving its customers through its 12,000 professionals worldwide. The position is full-time and reports to the Service Manager, Automation, South Africa. It arises due to a planned retirement, offering an opportunity to join an experienced team, build on automation expertise, and develop into a trusted technical partner for customers. The role involves working closely with customers and colleagues across the organization. **What you will do** As a DCS Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the engineering, commissioning, maintenance support, and lifecycle activities related to Valmet's Distributed Control System (DCS) solutions. You will work closely with customers and colleagues to deliver automation projects, provide technical support, and ensure reliable system performance. The role provides broad exposure to industrial automation environments and opportunities to expand expertise into related technologies like Quality Control Systems (QCS), system integration, and cybersecurity. Main responsibilities include: * Perform application and project engineering activities for DCS projects. * Configure, test, commission, and maintain automation systems. * Support customer projects from engineering through start-up and commissioning. * Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT). * Provide technical support and troubleshooting for installed systems. * Prepare and maintain technical documentation. * Support service agreements and ongoing customer activities. * Work closely with Project Managers, Service Engineers, and Sales teams. * Contribute to technical evaluations and quotation preparation when required. * Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the team. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Qualification: Bachelors degree * Experience: At least 5 years * Job Field: Engineering / Technical * A degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Process Control, or a related field. * At least 5 years of experience in industrial automation, control systems, process control, or project engineering. * Hands-on experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS); knowledge of Valmet DNA or DNAe is preferred. * Strong technical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. * A customer-oriented approach and the ability to build effective working relationships. * The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a collaborative team. * Good communication skills in English. * A proactive attitude and willingness to continuously learn and develop new competencies. * Based in, or willing to relocate to, the Durban area. * Willingness to travel regularly between the Durban office and customer sites, particularly in the Durban and Richards Bay areas. * Availability for occasional travel to other customer locations within South Africa. * Willingness to participate in on-call support rotations when required. **Who should apply** This role is suited for a full-time professional with a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field related to automation or process control, and at least 5 years of experience in industrial automation, particularly with Distributed Control Systems (DCS). The ideal candidate is a proactive, customer-oriented problem-solver with strong technical and communication skills in English, capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team. They should be based in or willing to relocate to Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, and be prepared for regular travel to customer sites within South Africa, including participation in on-call support rotations. The position offers an opportunity for a skilled individual to build on their existing automation expertise and develop into a trusted technical partner within an experienced organization. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/dcs-project-engineer-valmet Source: myjobmag

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