Senior Controls & Automation Engineer — Global PDG Projects

Hatch; Medellín; On-site; COP 140,000,000 - 210,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Medellín is seeking a highly motivated Senior Controls & Automation Engineer to join our Project Delivery Group. You will lead S&P C design reviews, develop control philosophies, and program PLCs/DCSs for large multidisciplinary projects in mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors.

The role requires hands-on site experience, strong English, and the ability to work independently, with mentorship to junior engineers and collaboration with other disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Control or Electronic Engineering.
• 12+ years project engineering experience. Mining experience is asset.
• Experience on large projects in multidisciplinary environments.
• Hands-on site experience and ability to work independently.
• PLC/DCS programming experience (Rockwell preferred).
• Knowledge of data-centric design systems such as Smart Plant Instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate and participate in S&P C design reviews.
• Prepare technical documentation for project execution.
• Develop instrument data sheets, indexes and perform sizing with other disciplines.
• Perform sizing calculations for flow meters and control valves.
• Develop instrument MR packages, perform bid evaluations and select instruments.
• Provide input to 3D model and participate in reviews.
• Develop control philosophies and narratives; generate shutdown keys and effects.
• Design network architectures and IT systems; review vendor drawings for compliance.
• Specify, configure and program control systems (PLCs/DCSs).
• Ensure P&IDs meet technical requirements and standards.
• Participate in HAZOP/LOPA/SIL reviews; ensure operability and safety.
• Provide senior-level review and mentorship.

Skills

Site experience

English proficiency

Independence

Mentorship

Education

Bachelors in Control or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Rockwell

DeltaV

ABB

Smart Plant Instrumentation

Job description

Hatch Medellín is seeking a highly motivated Senior Controls & Automation Engineer to join our Project Delivery Group. You will lead S&P C design reviews, develop control philosophies, and program PLCs/DCSs for large multidisciplinary projects in mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors.

The role requires hands-on site experience, strong English, and the ability to work independently, with mentorship to junior engineers and collaboration with other disciplines.