Control System Engineer

Rio Tinto Group • Boron, CA

92d • $84,640 - $116,380

About The Position

We are seeking a talented Control System Engineer (Engineer II) to support and improve our Fixed Plant Operations. This includes the Boric Acid, Primary Process, Fusing and Shipping Plants at our open pit Boron mine in Boron, CA. This role is a great opportunity to join a technical team and contribute to the success of the Rio Tinto. Reporting to the Engineering and Controls Superintendent you will: Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality programs and standards for Rio Tinto Minerals and outside regulatory agencies. Promote behavioral safety. Establish a constructive culture in the team by demonstrating and utilizing appropriate leadership behavior, symbols and systems. Support process control by interfacing with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems, configuring software and graphics, tuning controllers, and auditing loop performance. Manage and troubleshoot control systems hardware, including input/output errors, controllers, consoles, and networks, while maintaining spare parts inventory. Instruct electricians in field device work related to the control systems to assure field devices are interfaced, tested, and functioning correctly. Lead or assist troubleshooting efforts associated with the control systems to avoid or minimize production upsets and/or downtime. Participate in the on-call schedule for weekends, holidays, and after-hours support. Support Operations by assisting in training operators on how the control systems functions and in diagnosing operating problems. Manage and enhance control systems, including network infrastructure, and lead or assist in system upgrade projects. Communicate effectively during functional checkouts, start-up, and commissioning of process control related projects. Read and interpret drawings (P&ID, Logic, etc.) sketches, graphs, charts, vendor specifications, and instructional materials to make equipment work properly. Schedule own daily activities to satisfy production requirements and accommodate requests from other departments. Remain flexible and willing to work on different assignments as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Electrical, Computer or Electronics or related field.
• Minimum of two years of prior experience with Allen Bradley or Modicon PLCs.
• Experience with Factorytalk View or Wonderware HMIs.
• Prior experience with different industrial networks including Modbus+, Ethernet and DeviceNet.
• Experience with Virtual Machines (VMs), Servers, Networks, Radios and Switches.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repair of Control Systems.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and to make an impact.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality programs and standards.
• Promote behavioral safety.
• Establish a constructive culture in the team.
• Support process control by interfacing with PLC systems.
• Configure software and graphics, tune controllers, and audit loop performance.
• Manage and troubleshoot control systems hardware.
• Instruct electricians in field device work related to control systems.
• Lead or assist troubleshooting efforts associated with control systems.
• Participate in the on-call schedule for weekends, holidays, and after-hours support.
• Support Operations by assisting in training operators.
• Manage and enhance control systems, including network infrastructure.
• Communicate effectively during functional checkouts, start-up, and commissioning.
• Read and interpret drawings, sketches, graphs, charts, and vendor specifications.
• Schedule own daily activities to satisfy production requirements.

Benefits

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment.
• Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP).
• Access to top tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage.
• A 6% of eligible pay Company contribution to save for retirement.
• Generous 401(k) Company match program.
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program.
• Comprehensive leave policies covering vacation, short-term sick leave, paid holidays, paid bereavement leave.
• Regional and national discounts program.
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Mining (except Oil and Gas)
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree