Process Control Engineer

sibanyestillwater; Columbus (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking a Process Control Engineer for our Columbus, MT facilities. The role focuses on programming and maintaining PLC/SCADA systems and HMIs, and on reading P&IDs, loops, and electrical diagrams. You will collaborate with maintenance for installation and ongoing upkeep of instrumentation and electrical distribution.

The position requires staying current with control systems, supporting system improvements, and ensuring safe, efficient operations across the site.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering (BS Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation) or equivalent controls experience.
• Entry level position with 0–5 years' experience.
• Must be able to work any shift, including weekends, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Program and maintain PLC/SCADA control systems and HMIs.
• Read, create, and understand P&IDs, loops, electrical diagrams, and schematics.
• Collaborate with maintenance for installation and maintenance of process instrumentation and electrical distribution.

Skills

Maintenance procedures

Communication

Leadership

Ethernet I/P networking

PLC programming

MS Office

Reading drawings

Education

BS Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation

Tools

SCADA

HMI

Electrical diagrams

Job description

Process Control Engineer

Location: Columbus, MT

Site - Stillwater Mine & East Boulder Mine

Schedule:

5x2, 4x3 9hr Shifts

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

At Sibanye-Stillwater, the Process Control Engineer is responsible for the programming and system maintenance of PLC's and HMI's. This includes the ability to read, create, and understand P&ID's, loops, electrical diagrams, and schematics. The Process Control Engineer will work closely with maintenance personnel for new installation and maintenance of process instrumentation and the electrical distribution system.

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment, safe work practices, and a strong safety culture.
• Monitor, program and maintain plant PLC/SCADA control systems, consisting of multiple processors, and remote I/O racks.
• Interface with managers, department heads, general foremen, supervisors, and hourly workforce to implement, troubleshoot and maintain electrical and process systems throughout the facility.
• Provide technical solutions/improvements for process control systems.
• System trouble shooting and support on existing instrumentation, networks and hardware.
• Develop and implement automated supervisory controls to optimize plant, reducing downtime and costs.
• Manage the HMI systems with historians.
• Assist with design and installation of new remote PLC control stations and equipment.
• Review specifications, I&C drawings, HMI screens, PLC programs, SCADA, etc.
• Conduct regular audits and over inspections on C&I field equipment, HMI and Control Logic software to ensure compliance with standards, specifications, and operational functional specifications.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Knowledge of maintenance procedures and functions in an industrial environment.
• Ability to communicate with technical specialists and to interpret technical drawings and specification documents.
• Leadership qualities including character, teamwork, communication, business sense, and vision.
• Understanding of ethernet I/P networking and control net.
• PLC programming using ladder logic, function block, and/or structured text.
• Proficient in computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite to include Word and Excel).
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.

Education & Experience

• Entry level position (0 – 5 years' experience)
• Degree in engineering (BS Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation) or equivalent controls experience.
• Must be able to work any shift, including weekends, as needed.

Sibanye-Stillwater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Sibanye-Stillwater are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.