Process Control Engineer
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At Newcrest we're proud to be Australia's largest gold producer and one of the top 10 worldwide. An ASX Top 20-listed company, we have a market capitalisation of around $15 billion and a global workforce of 5,000. It's our vision to be 'Miner of Choice' for our people, our investors, and our communities, by leading the way in innovation, safety and sustainability, and providing opportunities for our people.
Cadia Valley offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a residential mining community located 25kms from Orange and 3.5 hours west of Sydney. Leading the way in Underground and Open Pit Mining methods, Cadia Valley consists of Cadia, Ridgeway and a host of exciting new developments including the Cadia East and Ridgeway Deeps projects. Join us now for the lifestyle your friends will envy.
The Process Control Engineer reports to the site Senior Electrical Engineer and provides Control System support and technical services to the mining, ore treatment, maintenance and project departments throughout Cadia Valley to maintain and enhance the capacity, availability and reliability of the organisations plant control systems.
Primary responsibilities include:
· Overall responsibility for management of plant Control Systems comprising Yokogawa DCS, Allen Bradley PLCs, Citect;
· Implementing effective system maintenance, optimisation and support;
· Working with consultants and plant engineers to coordinate the design, and manage the implementation, of process improvement or capital projects relating to the control system;
· Review/ update standards / procedures relating to Process Control Engineering;
· Analysing the effectiveness of, and making recommendations for changes to equipment maintenance programs;
· Analysing equipment performance and making recommendations for improvement;
· Investigating and implementing improvement initiatives from the operational departments and via the business improvement process; and
· Providing analysis and recommendations for equipment life cycle and replacement.
To be successful in this role you will need:
· A strong safety focus;
· A degree/diploma in Electrical /Software Engineering;
· Personnel with electrical trade’s qualifications and relevant process control experience will be considered for this role;
· Substantial experience in process control engineering (Experience with Yokgawa DCS, Allen Bradley/Siemens PLCs, Citect are highly regarded);
· Experience liaising with external service providers; and
· A continuous improvement approach to all tasks.
Cadia Valley Operations is located approximately 25kms south of the scenic and historic community of Orange, NSW. The region offers a diverse range of dining, shopping, nightlife, sporting amenities and tourist attractions. Bathurst is 30 minutes drive east, the Blue Mountains 1 hour, Sydney, Canberra and the coast are within 3.5 hours drive.
The successful candidate will be relocated to Orange and receive a competitive remuneration package.
International applications will be considered.
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