Process Automation Engineer II
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Process Automation Engineer II collaborates with others to guide and improve the performance of site Industrial Control Systems (ICS). The role promotes and follows safety and environmental programs, communicates Process Automation-related safety implications, and supports ICS cybersecurity practices and policies. The position provides direction on Process Automation engineering topics and projects, develops and participates in engineering project proposals and designs, and verifies that project work meets site Process Automation standards. The engineer maintains ICS hardware and software performance; identifies automation opportunities to improve and optimize processes and operator and operations effectiveness; participates in Process Control Network implementation and maintenance while supporting plant performance, cybersecurity, and historian systems; specifies and reviews advanced instrumentation solutions; and implements equipment life-cycle management through plans, proposals, and budgetary estimates. Other duties may be required. The role is associated with the Henderson mine or mill in Colorado. Employees required to work on-site may qualify for a monthly housing allowance, subject to program guidelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and three years of related engineering experience relevant to Process Automation, or a Master’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and two years of related engineering experience relevant to Process Automation.
- Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
- Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
- Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, potentially including shifts other than day shift, at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
- Pass mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing drug and alcohol testing as allowed by applicable laws.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Foxboro DCS, Rockwell PLC, and iFix SCADA.
- PLC, HMI, SCADA, and/or DCS manufacturer training or certification.
- Experience with plant process historians or similar database storage and retrieval systems.
- Experience with ICS/PCN network architecture, communication, and security.
- Experience in or understanding of mining and mineral processing and systems.
- Familiarity with or training in NFPA 70 and NEC, or Electrical Journeyman Training.
- Process control systems experience.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with others to give direction on and improve the performance of site Industrial Control Systems.
- Follow and promote safety and environmental programs and practices, and communicate safety implications related to Process Automation.
- Support Industrial Control System cybersecurity practices and policies.
- Give direction on Process Automation engineering topics and projects.
- Develop and participate in engineering project proposals and designs, and verify project work meets site Process Automation standards.
- Maintain the performance of ICS hardware and software.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization through automation to enhance operator and operations effectiveness.
- Participate in implementation and maintenance of the Process Control Network while supporting plant performance, cybersecurity, and historian systems.
- Specify and review advanced instrumentation solutions.
- Implement equipment life-cycle management with plans, proposals, and budgetary estimates.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Eligible on-site employees may receive a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, subject to program guidelines.
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match.
- Paid time off, paid sick time, and holiday pay.
- Parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounted pet, auto, home, and vehicle insurance plans.
- Internal progression opportunities.
- Additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
