What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Control Engineer position at OceanaGold?
Company Description
OceanaGold is a growing intermediate gold and copper producer committed to safely and responsibly maximizing the generation of Free Cash Flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders.
We have a portfolio of four operating mines: the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; Didipio Mine in the Philippines; and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand. Our operations are supported by a global workforce with significant exploration, development and operating experience.
Our Purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology which connects communities around the world. Our activities also contribute to economic growth and improved health and education outcomes in the regions where we operate. We provide direct employment for over 3,700 people and indirect employment for many more.
Our Vision is to be a company people trust, want to work and partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. This Vision is brought to life by our Values – Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance and Teamwork – which put our people, host communities, the environment and our stakeholders at the forefront of our decision-making.
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OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK
OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.
If you share the same values and have what we are looking for, please apply online now via our careers website: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/OceanaGold
Job Description
To manage maintain and develop the process control systems of the Haile Gold Operation.
JOB RESPONSIBILITES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for all control systems including programmable controllers, data acquisition systems, operator interfaces and communications networks.
- Monitoring and optimization of control system performance to achieve optimum process plant stability.
- Providing assistance to electrical and instrumentation staff with faultfinding of electrical, control system and instrumentation faults.
- Providing mentoring and training to process plant technical staff.
- Implementation of systems for version control, code and data backup and system recovery.
- Assist technical staff with development of control system strategies for plant improvement projects.
- Design and implement new systems for plant expansion projects.
- Development of operational SOP’s for critical PLC functions
- Modify and update HMI’s
- Optimize existing control strategies – ACE and Virtual instruments
- Advance plant Automation and control to minimize operator interaction
Planning:
- Develop a strategy for expanding the control system with the expanding asset.
- Implement a process of continuous improvement of the process control and operating framework.
Other:
- Carries out all other duties that may reasonably be required safety and effectively
Qualifications
Education:
- Relevant technical degree or diploma
Experience:
- 3-5 years’ experience in process control systems.
- Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Proficient with Wonderware InTouch SCADA system.
- Proficient with Schneider Quantum & M580 PLCs and Unity Pro software.
- Understanding of Rockwell RSLogix and RTView Studio packages
- Understanding of OSISoft PI software.
- Working knowledge of industrial communications and networking methods.
Additional Information
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
- Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.
- Occasionally may be required to work early morning or evening hours to meet global organizational needs.
- Work is in a surface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
- Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK
OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.
If you share the same values and have what we are looking for, please apply online now via our careers website:
https://careers.oceanagold.com/jobs
Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
