Process Control Engineer

Kinross Gold Corporation; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation requires a Process Control Engineer at the Round Mountain Gold Mine to develop, maintain, and optimize control strategies that improve stability, throughput, and recovery. This role emphasizes collaboration with operations, metallurgy, and maintenance to ensure safe, reliable plant performance.

The position includes opportunities to lead control system upgrades, support instrumentation, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven analysis and lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering in related discipline.
• 5-8 years in process control/automation in mineral processing/mining.
• Familiarity with CMMS.
• Hands-on experience with mining DCS/PLC (Honeywell/ABB/Emerson/Rockwell).
• Strong understanding of mineral processing unit operations.
• Control loop tuning, alarm management, troubleshooting.
• Process data analysis and visualization tools (Wonderware/PI System).
• Instrumentation fundamentals (flow, level, pressure, density, analytical).
• APC concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize control strategies for crushing, grinding, classification, leaching, adsorption, detoxification, and related systems.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and support plant control systems (DCS/PLC/HMI) for high availability.
• Develop and tune regulatory, advanced, and model-based control loops to improve stability and metallurgical performance.
• Lead control system upgrades, alarm management, and interface improvements per site processes.
• Partner with Operations and Metallurgy to improve throughput, recovery, and reagent efficiency.
• Provide on-shift and off-shift technical support for control issues affecting production/safety.
• Analyze process data and trends to identify improvement opportunities and risk mitigation.
• Support instrumentation, control hardware, and network reliability; lifecycle management of automation assets.
• Assist with root cause analysis for process upsets and failures.
• Participate in hazard analyses, MOC, and operational readiness reviews.
• Develop specs, FAT/SAT docs, and commissioning plans for automation projects.
• Contribute to cost reduction, energy efficiency, and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

CMMS familiarity

DCS/PLC platforms (mining)

Instrumentation fundamentals

Process data visualization

APC concepts (preferred)

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Mining/ mineral processing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, Metallurgical Engineering, Automation or related

Tools

Honeywell DCS

ABB PLCs

Emerson DCS

Rockwell PLCs

Wonderware

PI System

Job description

The Process Control Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing process control systems that support safe, reliable, and efficient mineral processing operations at the Round Mountain Gold Mine. This role focuses on improving plant stability, throughput, recovery, and equipment performance through effective control strategies, automation enhancements, and close collaboration with operations, metallurgy, and maintenance teams. Qualified candidates may be eligible for both a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Essential Functions

Process Control & Automation

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize control strategies for crushing, grinding, classification, leaching, adsorption, detoxification, and ancillary systems as applicable.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and support plant control systems (e.g., DCS, PLCs, HMI/SCADA) to ensure high system availability and reliability.
• Develop and tune regulatory, advanced, and model-based control loops to improve process stability and metallurgical performance.
• Lead and support control system upgrades, logic changes, alarm management, and interface improvements in accordance with site change management procedures.

Operational Support

• Partner with Operations and Metallurgy to identify process constraints and variability, and implement control solutions that improve throughput, recovery, and reagent efficiency.
• Provide on-shift and off-shift technical support for control system issues impacting production or safety.
• Analyze process data and trends to proactively identify opportunities for improvement and risk mitigation.

Maintenance & Reliability Interface

• Work closely with the Process Maintenance Superintendent and maintenance teams to support instrumentation, control hardware, and network reliability.
• Support preventative maintenance strategies, control system documentation, and lifecycle management of automation assets.
• Assist with root cause analysis for process upsets and equipment or control-related failures.

Safety, Compliance & Standards

• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring control systems support safe operating limits and critical safeguards.
• Participate in hazard analyses, management of change (MOC), and operational readiness reviews.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Provide process control expertise for capital projects, plant modifications, and technology trials.
• Develop functional specifications, FAT/SAT documentation, and commissioning plans for automation-related projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, energy efficiency, and operational excellence.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline.
• 5-8 years of experience in process control or automation within mineral processing, mining, or heavy industrial environments.
• Familiarity with CMMS
• Hands-on experience with DCS and/or PLC platforms commonly used in mining operations (e.g., Honeywell, ABB, Emerson, Rockwell).
• Strong understanding of mineral processing unit operations and their control requirements.
• Control loop tuning, alarm management, and control system troubleshooting.
• Process data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Wonderware, PI System or equivalent historians).
• Instrumentation fundamentals, including flow, level, pressure, density, and analytical measurements.
• Familiarity with advanced process control (APC) concepts is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively across operations, maintenance, and technical disciplines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into operational guidance.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

• Has a strong commitment to Environmental, health and safety.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.

• Strategic Effectiveness
  Develops and communicates creative business strategies that drive sustainable value.
• External Engagement
  Understands and builds relationships with external parties that strengthen and sustain competitive advantage.
• Business Focus
  Applies commercial rigor and discipline to all business decisions and relationships.
• Living the Kinross Values
  Aligns behavior, decisions, and actions with Kinross values and principles.