Process Control Engineer

Process Control Engineer

Location : Columbus, MT

Site - Stillwater Mine & East Boulder Mine

Schedule : 5x2, 4x3 9hr Shifts

Job Responsibilities and Duties :

At Sibanye-Stillwater, the Process Control Engineer is responsible for the programming and system maintenance of PLC's and HMI's. This includes the ability to read, create, and understand P&ID's, loops, electrical diagrams, and schematics. The Process Control Engineer will work closely with maintenance personnel for new installation and maintenance of process instrumentation and the electrical distribution system.

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment, safe work practices, and a strong safety culture.
• Monitor, program and maintain plant PLC control systems, consisting of multiple processors, and remote I / O racks.
• Interface with managers, department heads, general forepersons, supervisors, and hourly workforce. May be required to work in tandem with the Electrical and Maintenance Departments to implement, troubleshoot and maintain electrical and process systems throughout the facility.
• Provide technical solutions / improvements for problematic control equipment and unstable process control systems.
• System trouble shooting and hardware problems resolution while providing support on existing instrumentation, networks and hardware.
• Develop and implement automated supervisory controls to optimize plant, reducing downtime and costs.
• Manage an HMI system with a Windows Client / Server infrastructure and historian.
• Assist with design and installation of new remote PLC control stations and equipment.
• Develop and implement automated supervisory controls to optimize plant, reducing downtime and costs.
• Assisting with operational implementation of PLC&SCADA modifications.
• Review specifications, I&C drawings, HMI screens, PLC programs, SCADA, etc.
• Conduct regular audits and over inspections on C&I field equipment, HMI and Control logic software to ensure compliance to standards, specifications and operational functional specifications.

Qualifications and Skills :

Education & Experience

Sibanye-Stillwater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Sibanye-Stillwater are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.