ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION & AUTOMATION (CONTROL) ENGINEER –
JOB DESCRIPTION
About the Company
Contracting and Technical Service (CaTS) is an industrial solutions provider committed to
reducing downtime and maximizing productivity through innovative engineering and technical
services. We specialize in designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining, and overhauling
complex systems for various industrial applications.
The Role
As the Electrical, Instrumentation & Automations Engineer, you are responsible for executing
and managing projects across electrical systems, control panels, switchgear, instrumentation,
and automation platforms. This role requires a high degree of professionalism, initiative, and
technical expertise.
You must demonstrate ownership and accountability across all assigned tasks, adhere to laiddown
procedures
and
approval
hierarchies,
and
work
independently
while
keeping
stakeholders
informed.
You
will
also
be expected
to
actively
convert
client
challenges
into
structured,
replicable,
and
revenue-generating
solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, fabrication, and testing of control panels and switchgear, ensuring full
compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Develop and implement electrical engineering designs, automation solutions, and
instrumentation calibrations tailored to client-specific needs.
- Uphold and follow operational procedures and communication protocols, securing required
approvals before making scope-related decisions.
- Proactively identify inefficiencies or risks in client operations and propose viable, scalable,
and technically sound solutions.
- Execute on-site installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical
and instrumentation systems, including drives, sensors, relays, PLCs, and SCADA.
- Manage relationships with vendors, ensuring effective negotiations, timely deliveries, and
quality assurance of components and services.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in automation and control technology, and lead
internal training or upskilling initiatives where applicable.
- Interpret and produce engineering drawings, including P&ID, ISO drawings, and electrical
schematics.
- Perform calibration of process instruments (e.g., flow meters, pressure transmitters,
temperature controllers) and support ISO 9001-compliant practices.
- Take full ownership of project execution, ensuring quality delivery within time and budget,
and escalating risks proactively.
- Conduct risk assessments and enforce strict safety protocols before, during, and after
project execution.
- Maintain detailed project documentation, reporting, and service logs for traceability and
performance monitoring.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to improve service delivery, drive innovation, and support a
culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Physics, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ hands-on experience in electrical systems, instrumentation, and
industrial automation.
- Demonstrated expertise in building and wiring control panels, MCCs, and switchgears.
- Strong experience with AC drives, PLCs, SCADA, and industrial automation systems.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and engineering
documentation.
- Proven ability to work unsupervised, make informed decisions, and deliver exceptional
results under pressure.
- High regard for hierarchical communication, documentation, and reporting protocols.
- Sound knowledge of safety regulations, engineering standards, and compliance frameworks.
- Familiarity with CAD software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant engineering tools.
- Exceptional diagnostic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, team, and client-facing communication abilities.
- Commitment to professional development, integrity, and result-driven execution.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 30/06/2025
