Senior DCS/PLC Specialist - Met Site

Position Overview

The Senior DCS/PLC Specialist will be responsible for the provision of automation services to support assigned area and site-wide operational and maintenance business objectives. The role will also provide design/programming support for automation systems and ensures site obligations are met regarding health, safety, environmental protection and sustainable development.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary role is to monitor, maintain, troubleshoot and optimize PLC/DCS controls, interfaces, and communication throughout the concentrator and site.
• Assist with in troubleshooting communication issues with various instruments and electronics throughout the site
• DCS Programming, Hardware Tasks and PLC Programming tasks
• Support operational and maintenance requests, plant modifications, and PI Process Book data as needed
• Maintain PI tags on system as well as PLC and DCS tags.
• Generate and maintain automated communication on systems alarm setpoints and errors
• Identify critical spares requirements, service contracts, and obsolescence issues.
• Troubleshoot problems with Fieldcare and Profibus device programming and configuration
• Update electrical/instrumentation drawings as required
• Support HSEC activities for new equipment installations and modifications.
• Maintain critical controls on key environmental systems.
• Identify plant deficiencies through daily diagnostic checks and seek technical support where required.
• Provide cost management and reduction where possible.
• Provide Technical training and coaching for trades, operations, and tech support resources as required.
• Maintain programming standards for the site.
• Utilize professional and technical specialist services as required to support efficient problem investigation and resolution

Qualifications

• Diploma or Graduate degree
• 3-5 years of Mine/Mill Experience or in in related field
• Strong knowledge and experience with PLC/DCS programming and configuration
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills
• Computer skills and experience in preparing reports to perform and present data analysis

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 .5 hour days. (Kidd Operations reserves the right to modify working schedules as necessary, in accordance with applicable notice requirements and labor regulations.)

We offer a competitive wage and bonus plan complemented by a comprehensive range of benefits. Wage will vary depending on experience, education and certification. $91,000.00 - $114,000.00 annually. Candidates must ensure that progressive, sustainable improvements within the department are consistent with business objectives and our health, safety, environmental and community policies.

Kidd Operations, A Glencore Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information. Information will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.