Senior Process Control Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Process Control Engineer.   This position is for (including but not limited to) providing Process Control design services from conceptual design through final installation.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Manage and ensure all employees are working in compliance with all Mine and MSHA safety guidelines and procedures.
• Manage and ensure all employees and contractors are working in compliance with all  Mine standard operating procedures.
• Manage and ensure that all employees and contractors are certified to execute the tasks/jobs they are assigned (as necessary).
• Develop Programmable Logic Controller and Human Machine Interface programs to control crushing, milling, flotation and filtering in a copper concentrate facility.
• Drives alignment between process and code development.
• Develops automated tools to help improve quality/productivity.
• Advises on how equipment modules should be broken up and controlled based on equipment / process operation.
• Assist network services in the installation and configuration of plant networks, wireless systems and firewalls as they pertain to concentrator process functions.
• Interface with and provide technical guidance to Control Room Technicians.
• Provide cost estimates and project schedules for capital and expense projects.
• Educate and positively influence and sustain culture to ensure a safe, sustainable and disciplined work approach consistent with company's values.
• Develops technology roadmap and identify gap in competencies in the team
• Promote a safe work culture for employees and contractors.
• Behave in a way that demonstrates support company's Vision and Values: Always Accountable, Execute with Excellence, Deliver Results and Work Responsibly
• Responsible for but not limited to all tasks/duties assigned or required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mining, Metallurgical, Chemical or Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of 8 years in the design and safe installation of heavy industrial control systems.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in the design and safe installation of control systems in the mining industry.
• Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley, GE, Wonderware, Wonderware Historian
• Professional computer skills, including industrial control systems, PLC and HMI programming, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to set total system architecture based on technology and process requirements
• Ability to develop advanced control algorithms when needed and recognizes the need for them vs conventional approaches.
• Ability to develop guidelines on technical implementation in accordance to industry standards and regulations.  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Able to speak, comprehend, read, and write English.

Physical Demands of the Role

• Ability to stand and walk for short durations, including walking up and down stairs and across uneven surfaces. 
• This role is generally 50% office environment and 50% field environment. 
• Ability to kneel, crawl, stoop, and squat, occasionally in confined spaces. 

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance (effective on date of hire)
• 401(k) Savings and Employee Share Purchase Plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement.