Job Description

To manage 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:**

• Relevant technical degree or diploma

** 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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If you share the same values and have what we are looking for, please apply online now via our careers website:

https://careers.oceanagold.com/jobs

Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED