Brief Posting Description

The Engineer Automation is responsible for supporting the maintenance, reliability, availability, and performance optimization of automation, process control, and industrial digital systems across the Copper Concentrator Plant. The role supports the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), SCADA systems, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), industrial communication networks, historians, servers, workstations, and associated automation infrastructure through maintenance execution, troubleshooting, cybersecurity compliance, shutdown support, commissioning activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position provides technical support to maintenance teams and contractors and is responsible for maintaining automation and control systems associated with the Primary Crusher, Apron Feeders, Conveyors, Ore Stockpile Stacking & Reclaiming Systems, SAG Mill, Ball Mills, HIG Mill, Flotation Plant, Thickeners, Concentrate Filtration Plant, Slurry Pumps, Process Water Systems, Tailings Systems, and associated plant infrastructure.

The role works closely with Operations, Reliability, Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Project teams to achieve production, safety, reliability, and asset performance objectives while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and asset management standards.

Detailed Description

AUTOMATION & CONTROL SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

Support maintenance activities for automation, process control, and industrial digital systems across the concentrator plant.

Ensure automation systems support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation.

Assist in implementing maintenance strategies to improve system reliability and availability.

Monitor automation system performance and recommend corrective actions.

Ensure compliance with OEM recommendations, engineering standards, and statutory requirements.

Support asset lifecycle management and replacement planning activities.

Provide technical support for automation maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution.

Support commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities.

DCS, PLC & SCADA SYSTEMS

Support reliability improvement initiatives for DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, historian, and control system infrastructure.

Assist with automation system configuration, maintenance, and performance optimization.

Troubleshoot control logic, process interlocks, alarms, permissives, and control loops.

Support backup, restore, and disaster recovery activities.

Assist with software version control and change management processes.

Support testing and verification of DCS, PLC, and SCADA modifications.

Maintain automation documentation, logic diagrams, and system records.

MOC & CHANGE GOVERNANCE

Support implementation of approved Management of Change (MOC) requirements for automation modifications and software changes.

Assist in reviewing proposed changes to DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, historian, control logic, alarms, interlocks, and associated automation infrastructure.

Participate in risk assessments, testing, validation, and documentation activities associated with approved changes.

Coordinate with Operations, Instrumentation, Electrical, Reliability, and Projects teams during implementation activities.

Support FAT, SAT, simulation testing, commissioning, and post-implementation verification activities.

Ensure technical documentation remains updated following approved modifications.

Participate in post-change reviews and verification activities.

PROCESS CONTROL & OPTIMIZATION

Support process control and automation improvement initiatives.

Analyze process performance and identify opportunities for control-loop optimization.

Assist with control-loop tuning and performance monitoring.

Support initiatives aimed at improving throughput, recovery, plant stability, and energy efficiency.

Support implementation of advanced process control technologies and digital solutions.

Work closely with Operations and Metallurgical teams to optimize plant performance

IT/OT CYBERSECURITY INTERFACE

Support implementation of cybersecurity requirements for DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, historians, servers, workstations, and industrial communication networks.

Assist with user access management, backup verification, patching activities, and cybersecurity compliance requirements.

Participate in cybersecurity audits, vulnerability assessments, and incident investigations as required.

Support cybersecurity-related upgrades and remediation activities.

Ensure automation activities comply with approved OT cybersecurity policies and procedures.

Maintain coordination between IT, OT Cybersecurity, Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Operations, and Project teams.

Job Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Automation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Electrical & Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or related discipline is mandatory.

Experience:

Bachelor s Degree with 5+ years of experience in a Copper Concentrator Plant or related process plant with similar type of equipment is mandatory.

Minimum 3 years of experience in Automation maintenance and reliability engineering is mandatory.

Experience supporting DCS, PLC, SCADA, and industrial communication systems in mineral processing or heavy