Lead Automation Engineer – DCS/SCADA & SIS (Mining)

Worley; Buenos Aires; On-site; ARS 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International project exposure

Professional development & training

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Worley is seeking a senior automation lead for mining, lithium, oil & gas, and power projects in Argentina. You will oversee the integration of DCS, PLC, SCADA, and SIS, coordinating interfaces between plant controls and package equipment, and lead FAT, SAT, commissioning, and start-up across sites.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Electronics or Automation with 10+ years in engineering consulting or EPC roles, fluent English, and strong ISA/IEC/API/ANSI/NEC/NFPA knowledge, with hands-on

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in similar positions within engineering consulting firms, EPC contractors, or process industries.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken (advanced level).
• Strong knowledge of ISA, IEC, API, ANSI, NEC, and NFPA standards.
• Experience in instrumentation, control systems (PLC/DCS/SCADA), and industrial communication architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead Basic Engineering, FEED, and Detailed Engineering for Instrumentation and Control systems across mining, lithium, Oil & Gas, power generation, and industrial plants.
• Lead FAT, SAT, commissioning, and start-up activities; manage interfaces between plant control systems and Package Units.
• Coordinate Package Unit vendors to ensure automation, cybersecurity, and operational interface requirements.
• Develop and review automation architectures and control networks; review technical documentation and design criteria.

Skills

Technical leadership

Fluent English

Client interaction

Bilingual documentation

Education

Electronic Engineering degree

Systems/Automation Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Navisworks

AVEVA Instrumentation

EPLAN

SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)

Job description

Worley is seeking a senior automation lead for mining, lithium, oil & gas, and power projects in Argentina. You will oversee the integration of DCS, PLC, SCADA, and SIS, coordinating interfaces between plant controls and package equipment, and lead FAT, SAT, commissioning, and start-up across sites.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Electronics or Automation with 10+ years in engineering consulting or EPC roles, fluent English, and strong ISA/IEC/API/ANSI/NEC/NFPA knowledge, with hands-on