What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Process Control Engineer position at Rio Tinto?
Senior Process Control Engineer, Kennecott Utah Copper LLC, Bingham Canyon, UT
Drive control system changes through management of change (MOC) process for concentrator plant and other facilities and their equipment. Implement changes in control logic within Emerson DeltaV Distributed control system (DCS) and Programmable Logical Controller (PLC) systems. Manage plant historian including adding and modifying points as necessary. Identify opportunities to rationalize DCS alarming system to improve plant operator awareness. Identify Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) control loops and recommend instrumentation changes or repairs to improve control performance. Manage advanced control systems and their interfaces with main control system. Use the MOC process when needed. Support improvement projects including drawing reviews, control narratives, and code review and testing. Mentor other engineers within the process control group. Identifying opportunities for optimization within the control systems. Coordinate with operations and maintenance to minimize downtime. Act as a control system resource to the rest of the technical department, assisting with troubleshooting process issues.
Telecommuting permitted up to 1 day a week.
Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Automation, or a related field, and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience.
Of the required experience, must have 5 years of experience in each of the following
Must have Delta V Implementation I certification and Delta V Implementation II certification.
Telecommuting permitted up to 1 day a week.
Domestic travel required up to 10%
TO APPLY Interested applicants must apply through https //jobs.riotinto.com & search for requisition number R20457. Should you have any difficulty in applying for this position through our website, please contact us.recruitment@riotinto.com for assistance in the application process.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Every Voice Matters
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http //www.uscis.gov/ for more information.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
Drive control system changes through management of change (MOC) process for concentrator plant and other facilities and their equipment. Implement changes in control logic within Emerson DeltaV Distributed control system (DCS) and Programmable Logical Controller (PLC) systems. Manage plant historian including adding and modifying points as necessary. Identify opportunities to rationalize DCS alarming system to improve plant operator awareness. Identify Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) control loops and recommend instrumentation changes or repairs to improve control performance. Manage advanced control systems and their interfaces with main control system. Use the MOC process when needed. Support improvement projects including drawing reviews, control narratives, and code review and testing. Mentor other engineers within the process control group. Identifying opportunities for optimization within the control systems. Coordinate with operations and maintenance to minimize downtime. Act as a control system resource to the rest of the technical department, assisting with troubleshooting process issues.
Telecommuting permitted up to 1 day a week.
Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Automation, or a related field, and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience.
Of the required experience, must have 5 years of experience in each of the following
- DeltaV process control system and HMI Configuration;
- Osisoft PI data historian, including point creation;
- PID control loop tuning and troubleshooting;
- Open Platform Communications (OPC) troubleshooting; and
- Mining industry experience, including floatation technology.
Must have Delta V Implementation I certification and Delta V Implementation II certification.
Telecommuting permitted up to 1 day a week.
Domestic travel required up to 10%
TO APPLY Interested applicants must apply through https //jobs.riotinto.com & search for requisition number R20457. Should you have any difficulty in applying for this position through our website, please contact us.recruitment@riotinto.com for assistance in the application process.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Every Voice Matters
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http //www.uscis.gov/ for more information.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
