Process Plant Control Engineer

OceanaGold Corporation; Kershaw (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation seeks an skilled professional to maintain and advance the Haile Gold Operation process control systems. You will manage PLC/SCADA platforms, optimize plant control, and mentor technicians to sustain safe, efficient operations.

Candidates should have an electrical engineering background, 3–5 years in process control, and hands-on experience with InTouch, PLCs, and PI software. This on-site role supports continuous improvement and expansion projects.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in process control systems.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Proficient with Wonderware InTouch SCADA system.
• Proficient with Schneider Quantum & M580 PLCs and Unity Pro software.
• Understanding of Rockwell RSLogix and RTView Studio packages.
• Understanding of OSISoft PI software.
• Working knowledge of industrial communications and networking methods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the Haile Gold Operation process control systems.
• Monitor and optimize control system performance for plant stability.
• Assist electrical/instrumentation staff with faultfinding of controls and instrumentation.
• Provide mentoring to process plant technical staff.
• Implement version control, code/data backups and system recovery.
• Develop control system strategies for plant improvement projects.
• Design and implement new systems for plant expansion projects.
• Develop SOPs for critical PLC functions and update HMIs.
• Optimize existing control strategies (ACE, Virtual instruments).
• Advance plant automation to minimize operator intervention.

Skills

SPC

Industrial networking

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

Wonderware InTouch SCADA

Schneider Quantum & M580 PLCs

Unity Pro

Rockwell RSLogix

RTView Studio

OSISoft PI

Job description

OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience. We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and a global workforce of ~5,400 employees and contractors.

Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE: OGC).

Job Description

This position will maintain and develop the process control systems of the Haile Gold Operation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for all control systems including programmable controllers, data acquisition systems, operator interfaces and communications networks.
• Monitoring and optimization of control system performance to achieve optimum process plant stability.
• Providing assistance to electrical and instrumentation staff with faultfinding of electrical, control system and instrumentation faults.
• Providing mentoring and training to process plant technical staff.
• Implementation of systems for version control, code and data backup and system recovery.
• Assist technical staff with development of control system strategies for plant improvement projects.
• Design and implement new systems for plant expansion projects.
• Development of operational SOP’s for critical PLC functions
• Modify and update HMI’s
• Optimize existing control strategies – ACE and Virtual instruments
• Advance plant Automation and control to minimize operator interaction

Planning:

• Develop a strategy for expanding the control system with the expanding asset.
• Implement a process of continuous improvement of the process control and operating framework.

Other:

• Carries out all other duties that may reasonably be required safety and effectively

Qualifications

Education:

• Electrical Engineering Degree Preferred

Experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience in process control systems.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Proficient with Wonderware InTouch SCADA system.
• Proficient with Schneider Quantum & M580 PLCs and Unity Pro software.
• Understanding of Rockwell RSLogix and RTView Studio packages
• Understanding of OSISoft PI software.
• Working knowledge of industrial communications and networking methods.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.
• Occasionally may be required to work early morning or evening hours to meet global organizational needs.
• Work is in a surface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.

YOU MATTER:

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.