Staff Process Controls Engineer
Responsibilities
- Develop standards for controls programming
- Lead equipment scopes from concept and modeling validation, through procurement, engineering, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and ramp
- Manage external equipment providers, technology licensors, and engineering companies to deliver fully integrated and functional mineral refining scopes
- Drive cross-functional teams of lab technicians, pilot plant engineers, process engineers, and project engineers to lead the technical equipment scale-up and de-risk the commercialization of novel mineral refining processes
- Support the hiring, mentorship, and day-to-day management of junior process engineers
- Develop technoeconomic models of new project opportunities, acquisition targets, and new technologies to inform business development
- Prepare and present bankable engineering deliverables to support project financing partners due diligence reviews
- Identify, evaluate, and implement process engineering and project management software tools
- Identify and support opportunities for the software and machine learning teams to automate capital project execution workflows and develop advanced plant control algorithms
Requirements
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage the understanding to solve challenging problems
Experience with equipment engineering and design. Including but not limited to: Brownfield equipment modifications and upgrades, Greenfield equipment design, Evaluation and optimization of operating equipment
Experience with the following industries and/or production environments: Industrial manufacturing, Large-scale mining or mineral processing, Large-scale chemical production processes
Experience with the following: Engineering, procurement, and construction firms
Experience with direct or indirect leadership of engineers and technicians
Experience with project management and execution of medium to large scale (>$5M) capital projects
Qualifications
Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in process controls, equipment engineering, or similar roles
Proficiency in P&ID, HAZOP, FMEA, and other process safety tools
Experience with control systems, PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and other control systems
Experience with project management software such as Primavera, Microsoft Project, or similar
Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams including engineers, technicians, and project managers
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel up to 20% as needed
Skills
- Process Controls Engineering
- Equipment Engineering and Design
- Project Management
- Software Development
- Automation and Robotics
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Health insurance, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
Flexible work schedule and remote work options
Professional development opportunities and training programs
Work-life balance with generous vacation time
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company
Pay
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Schedule
Full-time position with flexible work schedule
Remote work options available
Regular in-person meetings and team-building activities