Position Overview
Under general supervision, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to direct and improve the performance of the site's Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote and adhere to workplace safety and environmental programs and policies.
- Guide and provide input on Process Automation (PA) engineering topics and projects.
- Develop and participate in engineering project proposals, ensuring alignment with site PA standards.
- Maintain ICS hardware/software and identify optimization opportunities through automation.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of the Process Control Network (PCN), plant performance systems, and cybersecurity protocols.
- Specify and review advanced instrumentation solutions for integration with ICS systems.
- Develop life cycle management plans for PA equipment, including budgetary planning and upgrade proposals.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline and 3+ years of experience in Process Automation, or
- Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline and 2+ years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Training or certification in PLC, HMI, SCADA, and/or DCS systems.
- Experience with process historians or industrial database systems.
- Familiarity with ICS/PCN network architecture and cybersecurity.
- Background in mining, mineral processing, or related heavy industry.
- Knowledge of NFPA 70, NEC, or Electrical Journeyman-level training.
- Experience with process control systems in industrial settings.
- Candidates may need to pass a medical examination.
- Must pass required training and/or job-specific testing.
- Willingness to work a non-standard schedule, including possible night or rotating shifts in a 24/7, 365-day operation.
- Pre-employment and ongoing drug/alcohol testing may be required in accordance with applicable laws.
Benefits
What We Offer:
- Salary Range: $90,000 – $120,000 annually (base only; actual compensation based on experience and qualifications)
- $1,450 monthly housing allowance (for eligible on-site employees)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability coverage
- 401(k) with employer contribution/match
- Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and parental leave
- Tuition assistance and internal career growth support
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on insurance (auto, home, pet, etc.)
Full details of benefits and rewards will be shared during the hiring process.