Control System Engineer

Rio Tinto • Boron, CA

3d • $108,240 - $148,830 • Onsite

About The Position

The role of Controls System Engineer (Engineer III) will include research, design, development, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of different aspects of process control and automation. This role is a great opportunity to join a technical team and contribute to the success of Rio Tinto.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical, Computer or Electronics or related field experience.
• Expertise in troubleshooting and maintenance of Control Systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of prior experience with Allen Bradley or Modicon PLCs and Factorytalk View or Wonderware HMIs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills for complex problems that are encountered.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and to make an impact.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in teams, influence people, make critical decisions, and communicate effectively with a variety of personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with different networks including but not limited to Modbus+, Ethernet and DeviceNet is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality programs and standards for Rio Tinto and outside regulatory agencies.
• Promote behavioral safety.
• Establish a constructive culture in the team by demonstrating and utilizing appropriate leadership behavior.
• Work with Process Control professionals to implement process control improvements.
• Configuring process control software and process graphics.
• Develop, implement, and lead projects to upgrade current control systems.
• Communicate with others to ensure successful checkout, start-up, and commissioning of projects involving PLCs.
• Participate as needed in functional check-outs of new equipment.
• Develop control system standards and ensure that the documentation is up to date.
• Instruct electricians in field device work related to the control systems to assure field devices are interfaced, tested, and functioning correctly.
• Perform tuning of process controllers and audit performance of loops as needed.
• Manage the control systems hardware. This includes troubleshooting problems with input/output errors, controllers, consoles, networks, analyzing equipment failure logs, etc. and managing spare parts inventory.
• Lead or assist troubleshooting efforts associated with the control systems to avoid or minimize production upsets and/or downtime.
• Support Operations by assisting in training operators on how the control systems functions and in diagnosing operating problems.
• Read and interpret drawings (P&ID, Logic, etc.) sketches, graphs, charts, vendor specifications, and instructional materials to make equipment work properly.
• Be open to work on different assignments as needed.

Benefits

• Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
• Access to top tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• A 6% of eligible pay Company contribution to save for your retirement needs
• Generous 401(k) Company match program (company match dollar per dollar up to 6% of your base pay) up to defined limits
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto stock in the form of ADRs and includes matching Company shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life (vacation, short-term sick leave, paid holidays, paid bereavement leave).
• Regional and national discounts program for a multitude of leisure purposes and products
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level