Carlin - Process Control Technician
About The Position
Nevada Gold Mines is hiring a Process Control Technician at its Carlin operation. The role supports process control systems and includes engineering, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems, instruments, Ethernet networks, and related computer hardware and software. The technician develops and maintains PLC logic, alarms, interlocks, and operator displays, and updates documentation and control strategies to improve system maintenance, updates, and expansions. Systems include Schneider Electric (Modicon), Allen Bradley, DeltaV, Wonderware, and others. The position also involves helping other groups manage projects carried out by technicians and contractors, working directly with vendors and contractors, and leading and mentoring engineers and technicians. The broader listed duties include monitoring plant and control-room operations, making process decisions, directing processing activities and personnel, maintaining records and reports, scheduling work and training, conducting safety and environmental activities, supporting maintenance and installations, and assisting with departmental policies and cost control. The duties listed are representative and not necessarily all-inclusive.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Electrical, Computer-related, or general Engineering, or a minimum of 5 years of experience in Process Control.
- Ability to troubleshoot PCs, servers, and Ethernet networks.
- Experience programming control systems.
- Experience leading and mentoring other engineers and technicians.
- Knowledge of troubleshooting principles and methods used in process control and processing analysis.
- Experience installing, integrating, and programming PLC systems.
- Experience using AutoCAD.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and follow teams and technicians in support of Nevada Gold Mines and team vision.
- Ability to research and analyze information, draw conclusions, and take action to resolve process control issues in an operating plant.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to provide guidelines to plant operations to achieve safety and production goals in a safe, environmentally responsible, and economical manner.
Responsibilities
- Engineer, maintain, and troubleshoot process control systems, instruments, Ethernet networks, and related computer hardware and software.
- Develop and maintain PLC logic, alarms, interlocks, and operator displays for safe and optimized control.
- Help other groups manage projects performed by their technicians and contractors; work directly with vendors and contractors as needed.
- Update documentation and control strategies to support process control system maintenance, updates, and expansions.
- Lead and mentor engineers and technicians in developing their technical and personal abilities.
- Monitor and adjust computer operating systems and control-room systems to support safe, efficient production.
- Make daily process operating decisions and supervise and direct processing activities and the related workforce.
- Monitor plant efficiency and direct the workforce as needed for optimum production.
- Maintain accurate records and routinely report to Process General Foremen and Managers.
- Schedule work orders, preventative maintenance, equipment, employee PTO, and training.
- Interview prospective employees and conduct department orientation for new hires and transfers.
- Conduct safety and staff meetings and safety and environmental inspections.
- Review performance of hourly and non-exempt employees using established systems and methods.
- Provide task training on equipment and procedures, including proper lock-out of electrical equipment.
- Respond to emergencies that could cause injury, equipment or facility damage, or production loss.
- Communicate department status with supervision and interface with other departments.
- Assist with developing departmental procedures and policies; administer discipline and enforce company policies, applicable laws, and environmental compliance.
- Assist in cost control and oversee plant repair and new-installation start-up.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with national provider networks.
- 401k retirement plan with employer contribution and employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Company-sponsored medical clinics.
- Company match share purchase program.
- Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
- Access to career opportunities across the organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
