Mining Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - PLC/DCS Reliability

P&C Recruiting | H.R.; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

P&C Recruiting | H.R. is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer in Nevada, responsible for designing and maintaining electrical and control systems for mining operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience.

This role involves troubleshooting PLC systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and optimizing system reliability. A proactive approach to technical risks is essential, along with strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of electrical and instrumentation experience in mining or industrial environments.
• Hands-on experience in power distribution and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and electrical single-line diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain power distribution systems.
• Support PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis on system failures.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Electrical power distribution

PLC programming and troubleshooting

Power system design and analysis

SCADA systems

Industrial networking

Technical communication

Education

Associate degree (A.A.) in Electrical / Instrumentation

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering

Job description

P&C Recruiting | H.R. is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer in Nevada, responsible for designing and maintaining electrical and control systems for mining operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience.

This role involves troubleshooting PLC systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and optimizing system reliability. A proactive approach to technical risks is essential, along with strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.