Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Global Edge Group; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

Global Edge Group is seeking a Lead Instrumentation and Controls CSU for a mining project. This role focuses on pre-commissioning, commissioning planning, and startup activities, coordinating with project management, engineering, construction, and clients to ensure milestones are met.

The position requires extensive experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA/DCS systems, strong reading of electrical schematics, and the ability to manage testing procedures and turnover activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) with 10–13 years of relevant experience, or 14–17 years total.
• At least 7 years in pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup or facility operations.
• Experience with mining/extraction facilities and process equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, PFDs, and instrument loops.
• Must have U.S. work authorization or visa sponsorship.
• Strong English communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-commissioning and commissioning planning activities.
• Coordinate with PM, engineering, construction, and clients.
• Develop startup plans and system testing procedures.
• Prepare and administer subcontracts to support commissioning.
• Oversee system turnover and punch list resolutions.
• Provide on-the-job training for client personnel.
• Monitor schedules and budgets; report progress.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and instrument loops.

Skills

PLCs

HMI

SCADA

DCS

Leadership

Schematic reading

Startup testing

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

Job description

Title: Lead Instrumentation and Controls -Commissioning and Start Up

Type: Contract

Position Overview:

Our team is currently looking for a Lead Instrumentation and Controls CSU for one of our clients in the Mining Industry.

In this role, you will be responsible for pre-commissioning and commissioning planning activities. You will coordinate with project management, engineering, construction, and

clients to leverage diverse technical team skills to integrate the startup plan. You will identify risks and trends, manage progress reporting, and proactively correct course to

ensure goals, schedules, and requirements are met. The CSU Instrument and Controls Startup Engineer has overall responsibility for the Instrument and Controls systems of the Thacker Pass Project. This includes coordinating with other disciplines and organizations to prepare and execute a plan to complete all Instrument and Controls testing activities, including component-level, system-level, system level and integrated facility-level testing.

• Reports to the Project Lead Instrument and Controls Startup Engineer and Commissioning Preoperational Manager
• Development of Advanced Work Packages for Instruments and Controls Pre-commissioning and Commissioning testing activities during home office assignment
• Participate in development of the project startup manual, preparing system pre-operational testing procedures and integrated system/unit test procedures and
• other similar required documents;
• Prepare, award and administer specialty subcontracts as required to support commissioning activities.
• Provide on-the-job training of client personnel if required by the contract.
• Provide input to engineering on revisions required to system descriptions, vendor operating and maintenance manuals, etc., based on review of documents during development of the preoperational test procedures and execution of the commissioning to ensure all such documents are consistent.
• Prepare detailed startup plans for the project pre-commissioning and commissioning activities;
• Monitor and maintain the applicable pre-commissioning and commissioning schedule and budget accounts;
• Direct, conduct and participate in system turnover walkdowns, both Construction and Client turnovers, including development, tracking and resolution of punch list items related to electrical equipment.
• Work hours as required, including shift work, overtime, weekends and holidays as necessary to support the project program;
• Perform other duties as directed in support of project activities.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, & Skills)

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
• Minimum of 7 years prior experience in Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Startup or facility Operations, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial position
• A thorough understanding of the physical processes associated with Mining and Extraction facilities and the associated process equipment (e.g., centrifuges, compressors, mixers, conveyors, pumps, etc.), and the control philosophies associated with these
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Pre-commissioning, commissioning, or Process Operation of Mining and Extraction facilities a plus, not required
• Right to work and remain in the U.S. or for consideration as a sponsored visa candidate.
• Skilled in English oral and written communication.
• Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS
• Computer literacy is mandatory (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Prior experience with startup processes and procedures, plus managed/supervised startup activities on one or more large-scale project(s).
• Must be able to read and understand/interpret electrical schematic, SLDs, wiring, instrument loops & mechanical PFD drawings
• Technical knowledge of startup, operation, maintenance, or testing and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of engineering systems and calculations, applications of both engineering and startup methods, and application of computers to engineering
• problems.
• Extensive knowledge of precedents in the startup and operations areas and a broad knowledge of principles and practices of related areas.
• Mining and Metals Project testing & commissioning experience a plus but not essential
• Creating and maintaining instrumentation documentation including specifications, calibration procedures and maintenance plans.
• Specifying and sourcing control devices for process systems
• Testing, calibrating, installing, repairing, inspecting and troubleshooting equipment and monitoring devices.
• Responsible for reviewing project designs and making recommendations of changes to design so that projects are safe during entire startup operation
• Must be able to walk at least 3 miles per day over uneven ground, be able to climb and descend stair towers 100’ in height at least 6 times per shift, climb and descend ladders 25’ in height at least 6 times per shift, climb on and maneuver on temporary scaffolds in ambient conditions that may range from -10 F to 105 F to access project equipment.

The Global Edge Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Group, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.