Sr Process Control Engineer

We offer Competitive Pay, Great Benefits, and Opportunities for Growth.

Pinto Valley Mining Corporation (PVMC), a subsidiary of Capstone Mining, is a global leader in metal mining and processing, focused on Copper and Molybdenum production.

As a member of the PVMC team, you will have the opportunity to work for a company that places its highest priorities on supporting its people and the communities where they live, protecting the environment, and providing safe and secure working conditions.

Located just outside the Phoenix metro area, at PVMC you will enjoy working in a collaborative and diverse team environment with training, development, and career growth opportunities. We live by our values; Work Responsibly, Always Accountable, Execute with Excellence, and Deliver Results.

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About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Process Control Engineer. This position is for (including but not limited to) providing Process Control design services from conceptual design through final installation.

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Who We are Looking For

Are you a highly motivated individual with a commitment to the safety and well-being of your fellow employees? Do you consistently look for ways to improve yourself and others? Are you committed to living the Capstone Values? If so, then you are the kind of person that we are looking for.

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Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Develop Programmable Logic Controller and Human Machine Interface programs to control crushing, milling, flotation and filtering in a copper concentrate facility.
• Drives alignment between process and code development.
• Develops automated tools to help improve quality/productivity.
• Advises on how equipment modules should be broken up and controlled based on equipment / process operation.
• Assist network services in the installation and configuration of plant networks, wireless systems and firewalls as they pertain to concentrator process functions.
• Interface with and provide technical guidance to Control Room Technicians.
• Provide cost estimates and project schedules for capital and expense projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mining, Metallurgical, Chemical or Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of 8 years in the design and safe installation of heavy industrial control systems.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in the design and safe installation of control systems in the mining industry.
• Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley, GE, Wonderware, Wonderware Historian
• Professional computer skills, including industrial control systems, PLC and HMI programming, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to set total system architecture based on technology and process requirements
• Ability to develop advanced control algorithms when needed and recognizes the need for them vs conventional approaches.
• Ability to develop guidelines on technical implementation in accordance to industry standards and regulations.
• Manage and ensure all employees are working in compliance with all Pinto Valley Mine and MSHA safety guidelines and procedures.
• Manage and ensure all employees and contractors are working in compliance with all Pinto Valley Mine standard operating procedures.
• Manage and ensure that all employees and contractors are certified to execute the tasks/jobs they are assigned (as necessary).
• Educate and positively influence and sustain culture to ensure a safe, sustainable and disciplined work approach consistent with all Capstone values.
• Develops technology roadmap and identify gap in competencies in the team
• Promote a safe work culture for employees and contractors.
• Behave in a way that demonstrates support of Capstone’s Vision and Values: Always Accountable, Execute with Excellence, Deliver Results and Work Responsibly
• Responsible for but not limited to all tasks/duties assigned or required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Able to speak, comprehend, read, and write English.

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Physical Demands of the Role

• Ability to stand and walk for short durations, including walking up and down stairs and across uneven surfaces.
• This role is generally 50% office environment and 50% field environment.
• Ability to kneel, crawl, stoop, and squat, occasionally in confined spaces.

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Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance (effective on date of hire)
• 401(k) Savings and Employee Share Purchase Plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Pinto Valley Mining Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.