Engineer – Surface Operations Process Control

at  MMG Limited

QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES;

• Thorough understanding of Process Control System architecture, specifically Honeywell (Experion) DCS and/ or SCADA/ Rockwell PLC based systems including coding.
• Understanding and interpretation of electrical drawings and P&ID’s.
• Sound knowledge of process control optimisation techniques, including but not limited to loop tuning and alarm management.
• In depth understanding of process control system architecture and change management process required to preserve it.
• Desirable to have basic understanding of the core processes used in the base metals concentrators including crushing, grinding, flotation, thickening and dewatering.
• Previous exposure to DCS and PLC systems, Pi Historian, as well as OPC, Controlnet, Devicenet, Ethernet, Modbus,Wireless, Fibre Optic and RTU communications would be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and manage procesing plant control system performance and undertake control loop tuning and alarm management to improve circuit operation and stability.
• Demonstrated experience in identification and implementation of projects to maximise value recovery through improvements in the process control.

• Ongoing management of the PCS system performance, liaising with the maintenance and IT departments to ensure availability of the system hardware.
• Work with the Metallurgy team to understand the process value drivers and recovery impacts of unit operations and the process as a whole. Identify and implement opportunities to improve process control to assist with circuit stability and performance.
• Remain up to date with Processing Technology and Control technical solutions to identify where Rosebery may benefit from them.
• Monitor process performance and undertake optimisation activities including but not limited to graphics changes, tuning of process control loops and alarm management.
• Ensure all changes to the PCS follow Change Management processes; guaranteeing the system architecture is maintained and the integrity of interfaces from the SCADA/historian to Mine Operating Systems are preserved.
• Take ownership of any control philosophy documentation and provide input/guidance on documentation management.
• Work with other Process Control Consultants (who provide 24/7 support) as required.
• Liaise with external Process Control Support Contractors working in both project and support functions.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to key users of the PCS, facilitating training programs and mentoring of processing technical staff.