Control Systems Engineer
Core
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems to ensure reliable and safe operation of control systems in mining and mineral processing facilities.
Role type
Control Systems Engineer (Mining/Mineral Processing)
Builds
Control system upgrades, modifications, and commissioning activities for mining and mineral processing plants
Domain
Mining and mineral processing
Required skills
PLC programming (Rockwell Allen Bradley, Siemens TIA Portal/PCS7), SCADA systems (Geo SCADA, Citect, Ignition, FactoryTalk), industrial communications (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus/Profinet, OPC), VSDs, instrumentation, process control systems, fault-finding, troubleshooting, engineering documentation
Preferred skills
Functional Safety/SIL, mine automation/autonomous systems, OT Cybersecurity, mining process plants (crushers, conveyors, pumps, dewatering), Wonderware, commissioning
Technologies
Rockwell ControlLogix, Siemens TIA Portal, PCS7, Schneider Unity Pro, EcoStruxure, Geo SCADA, Citect, Ignition, FactoryTalk, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus, Profinet, OPC, Wonderware
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain control philosophies and functional specifications, execute control system upgrades and commissioning, monitor and improve process performance and automation standards, ensure compliance with site safety standards and change management processes, collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams
Seniority
Mid-level (3-5 years experience)