Technical Expert, Ore-Flow Control System Engineer - Papua

The position is under general supervision of the Manager, Ore-Flow Electrical, Instrumentation and Systems Control, performing specialized engineering work associated with the maintenance of computerized process control, data acquisition and/or data transmission for Ore-flow and fix-plant production systems.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs specialized engineering work associated with the maintenance of computerized process control, data acquisition and/or data transmission of Ore-flow crushing and conveying as well as fix facilities.
• Evaluating various plant processes and operations for control scheme and network optimization and troubleshooting process control and network malfunctions.
• Maintaining existing control and network strategies and recommending modifications to manager.
• Maintaining the control and historical databases.
• Maintaining system hardware, including both preventive maintenance and emergency repair.
• Assisting in administering system security tasks.
• Maintaining network infrastructures including routing, switching, encryption, wireless, network management and network security.
• Maintaining accurate system documentation.
• Training and instructing, all Control system and HMI users.
• Coordinates technical work of the Instrumentation Technicians associated with process control and data acquisition in:
  • Performing periodic system backups.
  • Maintaining/calibration and repairing associated field instrumentation.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• Act as a mentor/recourse for Ore Flow Process Control Engineers. Influences and improves work process and refines the technical system.
• Knowledge of and experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s) would be an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Control Engineering or closely related engineering field with minimum of five (5) years’ experience -OR – Technical Trade school with a minimum of seven (7) years’ electrical or control engineering experience – OR – High School Diploma with minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in electrical or control engineering in mining operations.
• Excellent knowledge of process instrumentation, process control techniques, field sensors and controllers, digital control hardware including Programmable Logic Controllers, Relay Ladder Logic, and control software and/or networking hardware/software.
• Ability to coordinate the work of others as well as being a self-starter, with the ability of adapting to change and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with team members in a diverse team.
• Must be willing to work for after-hour emergencies requiring on hand response for troubleshooting.
• Fluent in English (oral and written) and willing to learn Bahasa.

Criteria/Conditions

• Copper Overseas Service Company ("COSCO") promotes a drug/ alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable Company Standards

COSCO has reviewed the jobs at its various office and operating sites and determined that many of these jobs include tasks or duties that could affect the safety or health of the employees performing these tasks or others. Accordingly, the Company has designated the following positions as safety-sensitive:

• Positions within COSCO which are held by employees who receive Safety Training; or
• Positions within COSCO which are held by employees who operate equipment or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing their COSCO job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose “motor vehicles” includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel)

Benefits: Begin first day of employment

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Relocation assistance/Ex-Pat incentives

COSCO is an equal opportunity employer