Process Control Engineer

Fortescue Metals Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Canada is seeking an experienced Process Control System Engineer to provide maintenance and support for software systems. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, with expertise in PLC programming and a background in mineral processing. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. Join a team committed to inclusivity and innovation in mining operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as a process control system engineer.
• Working knowledge of mineral processing plants.
• Basic knowledge of Functional Safety Standards (AS 61508, AS 62061).

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support and maintenance to software systems.
• Commission drives and instrumentation.
• Design new control systems and modify existing ones.

Skills

Process control system engineering

PLC Programming (GE/Emerson & Siemens Step 7)

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary Qualifications in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

GE CIMPLICITY & Ignition SCADA

Job description

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Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people.

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Eliwana is Fortescue’s US$1.275 billion development, including 143km of rail and a 30mtpa dry OPF. The mine will build on Fortescue’s development and construction capability, using the latest technology, autonomous trucks and design efficiency.

Reporting to the Senior Process Control Engineer in the OPF Engineering Quality & Reliability department, this role is responsible for providing ongoing support and maintenance to a number of bespoke software systems required to enable and upkeep successful operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Practice - anticipate & proactively resolve potential problems to ensure a zero-harm environment through design/ formulation of technical solutions
• Commissioning of drives, instrumentation, and miscellaneous field devices
• Design and develop new control systems including testing, maintaining and modifying existing systems to ensure optimal utilisation
• Liaise with relevant departments to provide technical solutions for operational support and projects
• Technical Knowledge – Continue to develop processing & process control knowledge & skills to deliver continuous business improvements
• Build co-operative relationships to design new equipment and/or systems in conjunction with internal & external experts
• Design and implement purposeful improvement ideas based on detailed examination of anticipated or recurring problems of a process control nature
• Support the ongoing maintenance of control systems assets including PLCs, servers, network and communication equipment, and field devices

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary Qualifications in Electrical Engineering, mechatronic or similar
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as process control system engineer in fixed plant/mining, with strong development and commissioning background
• Working knowledge of mineral processing plants and balanced machines
• Preferred GE/Emerson & Siemens Step 7 (TIA Portal) PLC Programming experience or extensive experience with other PLC brands
• Basic knowledge of Functional Safety Standards such as AS 61508, AS 62061: 2006, IEC 62061
• Good knowledge of GE CIMPLICITY & Ignition SCADA software or extensive experience with another package
• Good knowledge and experience with process instruments
• Experience with Control system design and Profinet diagnostics skills (preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and continual improvement focus

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.