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Date:Apr 8, 2026
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA
Company: Hatch
Requisition ID: 97945
Job Category: Engineering
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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The Senior Control & Automation Engineer Engineer provides support to the project Engineering Manager and is responsible for supervising a team of systems and process control engineers and designers. The Senior Control & Automation Engineer provides leadership and assists in the resolution of all technical and team issues related to the discipline. In addition, the Senior Control & Automation Engineer defines and develops the plan to meet the project requirements and manages the team of systems and process control engineers and designers to achieve the expected results in terms of safety, quality, cost and schedule.
Key Responsbilities
Develop a thorough understanding of the project requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule
Prepare a list of engineering deliverables and time based functions to facilitate the planning and control of the engineering budget
Develop the systems and process control work plan for insertion into the specific Project Execution Plan (PEP)
Develop and maintain the project’s scope of work documentation and revise as required during the design evolution
Manage and review the Engineering Work Packages (EWPs) associated with all deliverables and time based functions to ensure that budgets and schedules are being met, and take corrective action if necessary
Agree and align with the client on Systems and Process Control (S&PC) design criteria for the project
Review and approve the S&PC design criteria for the control system and other components of the full S&PC suite documents
Review and approve the S&PC engineering and design standards.
Review and approve S&PC technical deliverables (specifications, datasheets, drawings, etc.)
Assist in the preparation and development of project specific procedures
Define the system requirements to achieve the project results and monitor effectiveness
Assign work tasks (via approved EWPs) to members of the S&PC project team and continuously monitor progress and quality
Represent the S&PC discipline in project engineering coordination meetings
Schedule, coordinate and participate in S&PC design reviews
Schedule, coordinate and participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL and other process safety reviews
Ensure coordination, between the S&PC team and other disciplines, of all activities being performed as the design evolves
Ensure that quality audits of engineering work are carried out in accordance with project procedures and the Quality Assurance Plan as documented in the PEP
Promote and maintain the application of ethical and professional practices in the execution of S&PC engineering work
Ensure that all work designed, manufactured and supplied in the S&PC engineering discipline complies with the relevant sections of the region specific occupational health and safety laws or acts
Actively manage design changes and any changes having a (potential) effect on cost and/or schedule (change management), by establishing and maintaining events and change logs on a continuous basis
Actively manage and promote value engineering with particular emphasis on energy management.
Drive and manage client engagement on projects
Keep track of lessons learned and publish to lesson learned database
Ensure that any of the S&PC team members required to participate in site based work or activities are informed of the safety requirements with respect to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), specific site hazards and requirements and travel arrangements
Encourage an attitude of engagement with the risk mitigation strategies and initiatives employed by Hatch on the projects
Lead by example with respect to safety and designing for safety and encourage all team members to support this process
Always be on the lookout for business opportunities for S&PC type work and promote Hatch capabilities.
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential
A recognized degree in electric/electronic/relevant engineering from an accredited collegeor university or a technical qualification with extensive practical experience would also be acceptable
Experience working on large projects in a multidisciplinary environment Familiar with team building and team leadership and able to confidently apply those principles
Ability to lead individuals in a team environment to attain quality, cost and schedule objectives
Strong deliverables focus
Ability to plan the work
A high degree of understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline
Good understanding of procurement, contracting and commissioning methodologies
Technical exposure to the equipment technologies related to the project
Good understanding of Hatch systems and workflows as they relate to the S&PC discipline
Thorough understanding of Hatch’s Health, Safety, Environment, and Community (HSEC) policy and standards
Strong leadership skills
Well developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Preferred
Registration as a professional engineer or technician/technologist with the relevant regions professional engineering body
Minimum 10 years project experience with a minimum of five years project engineering experience (This experience requirement is subject to the size of the project, discretion is required)
Knowledge of Hatch’s 3D data centric design systems
Extensive knowledge of Hatch’s engineering management systems
Strong ability to delegate tasks and promote the effective performance of team members
Sound technical experience of the major equipment
Experience in mentoring young professionals and able to steward their professional development in a project environment
Extensive experience in the use of procedures and workflows in the execution of projects
Significant previous experience in engineering planning for the discipline
Strong client focus.
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What we offer you:
Flexible work environment
Long term career development
Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
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