Process Control Engineer

Sibanye Stillwater • Columbus, MT

75d

About The Position

At Sibanye-Stillwater, the Process Control Engineer is responsible for the programming and system maintenance of PLC's and HMI's. This includes the ability to read, create, and understand P&ID's, loops, electrical diagrams, and schematics. The Process Control Engineer will work closely with maintenance personnel for new installation and maintenance of process instrumentation and the electrical distribution system.

Requirements

• Knowledge of maintenance procedures and functions in an industrial environment.
• Ability to communicate with technical specialists and to interpret technical drawings and specification documents.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership qualities including character, teamwork, communication, business sense, and vision.
• Understanding of ethernet I/P networking and control net.
• PLC programming using ladder logic, function block, and/or structured text.
• Proficient in computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite to include Word and Excel) and understanding of CMMS systems.
• Experience applying modern-day technology to improve reliability.
• Experience in Controls systems support of Maintenance and Operations in an industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Detail, Design and engineering of C & I system for implementation in area of responsibility.
• Advanced in-depth knowledge and experience in PLC, HMI DCS process control systems as well as engineering practices.
• Good working knowledge in Expert Control systems (APC).
• JDE Maintenance and supervision modules (Advantages).

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment, safe work practices, and a strong safety culture.
• Monitor, program and maintain plant PLC control systems, consisting of multiple processors, and remote I/O racks.
• Interface with managers, department heads, general forepersons, supervisors, and hourly workforce.
• Provide technical solutions/improvements for problematic control equipment and unstable process control systems.
• System trouble shooting and hardware problems resolution while providing support on existing instrumentation, networks and hardware.
• Develop and implement automated supervisory controls to optimize plant, reducing downtime and costs.
• Manage an HMI system with a Windows Client/Server infrastructure and historian.
• Assist with design and installation of new remote PLC control stations and equipment.
• Review specifications, I&C drawings, HMI screens, PLC programs, SCADA, etc.
• Conduct regular audits and over inspections on C&I field equipment, HMI and Control logic software to ensure compliance to standards, specifications and operational functional specifications.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Mining (except Oil and Gas)
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees