DCS Project Engineer Job at Valmet

• We are now looking for a DCS Project Engineer to join our Valmet Automation team in South Africa, based in Durban. 
• In this role, you will report to the Service Manager, Automation, South Africa, and work closely with customers and colleagues across the organization.
• The position is opening as part of a planned retirement within the team, creating an excellent opportunity to join an experienced and highly skilled organization, build on your existing automation expertise, and develop into a trusted technical partner for our customers.

Your role

• 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 across the organization to deliver automation projects, provide technical support, and ensure reliable system performance throughout the customer lifecycle.
• The role offers broad exposure to industrial automation environments and the opportunity to gradually expand your expertise into related technologies, including Quality Control Systems (QCS), system integration, and cybersecurity.

Main responsibilities:

• 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

What we are looking for

• 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

Additional requirements

• 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