Instrumentation & Control Engineer – Power Plant (Dakar)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Control Engineer to join the operations team of a Combined Cycle Power Plant in Dakar. The role focuses on maintaining and optimizing the plant’s control and instrumentation systems to ensure reliable and efficient power generation.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on DCS, SCADA, PLC, field instrumentation and control valves.
• Diagnose and resolve control system faults to minimise downtime.
• Support plant overhauls, shutdowns and commissioning activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and produce technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards and plant operational procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Control or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of I&C maintenance experience in a CCPP or similar power generation facility.
• Fluent English; French is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and capacity to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• DCS, PLC and SCADA systems.
• Industrial automation and field instrumentation.
• Analyzers, sensors and control valves.
• Interpretation of I&C schematics, P&ID diagrams and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with CMMS.
• Knowledge of turbine control systems such as Siemens T300 or GE Mark VIe.