Control & automation engineer (expat)

SET Consulting
Full-time remote, gauteng Other-General
Posted:
June 08, 2026
Location:
remote, gauteng, South-Africa

Job Description

Control & Automation Engineer (Expat)

Location: Lunsar, Sierra Leone
Employment Type: Full-time | Site-based (Accommodation provided)

A well-established mining operation in West Africa is seeking an experienced Control & Automation Engineer (Expat) to join its Engineering & Maintenance team. This role is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of control and automation systems across the plant. Key Responsibilities Ensure all control and automation activities comply with site safety standards, statutory requirements, and best engineering practices Provide hands‑on technical support during maintenance, breakdowns, shutdowns, and commissioning activities Maintain and improve the reliability and availability of PLC, SCADA, HMI, instrumentation, and industrial network systems Lead fault finding, root cause analyses, and implementation of corrective actions for automation‑related issues Plan and coordinate ...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: remote, South-Africa
Posted: June 08, 2026
Deadline: July 18, 2026