Sr. Process Automation Engineer

Senior Process Automation Engineer

Our client is a global leader in the mining and natural resources industry, supporting the production of essential materials used across infrastructure, manufacturing, technology, and the transition to cleaner energy. The organization operates large-scale industrial facilities with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, operational excellence, and innovation.

We are seeking a Senior Process Automation Engineer to provide technical leadership for industrial automation and control systems within a large-scale processing operation. This position will play a key role in ensuring the performance, reliability, security, and continuous improvement of Industrial Control Systems while providing technical direction to engineering teams and supporting major automation initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced automation professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, improving operational performance, and serving as a technical resource and leader within a sophisticated industrial environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead Process Automation Engineering activities, providing technical direction, advanced troubleshooting, and guidance to engineers and other technical personnel supporting industrial control systems.
• Evaluate and improve automation hardware, software, control strategies, and related systems to increase reliability, operator effectiveness, and overall facility performance.
• Oversee the design, implementation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of Process Control Networks, Industrial Control Systems, process historians, and associated infrastructure.
• Review and provide technical guidance on engineering projects, system designs, technical proposals, budgets, and equipment lifecycle plans.
• Ensure automation systems align with established operational, safety, engineering, and industrial cybersecurity standards.
• Lead and support automation, instrumentation, and advanced control improvements designed to improve process efficiency, reliability, and overall plant performance.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, IT/OT, and other technical teams on complex automation and control initiatives.
• Support industrial cybersecurity, safety, environmental, advanced control, and specialized analytical initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and other technical personnel.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline with 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, including at least 3 years working with regulatory and/or advanced control systems; or
• Master's degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline with 3+ years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years working with regulatory and/or advanced control systems.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership, mentoring, supervision, or technical direction within an engineering, controls, or industrial automation environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, and/or DCS technologies. Manufacturer training or certification is highly preferred.
• Experience with industrial control networks, Process Control Networks, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), communications architecture, and process historians or comparable data storage and retrieval platforms.
• Experience with industrial cybersecurity and the security considerations associated with operational technology (OT) environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Experience in mining, mineral processing, manufacturing, chemical processing, energy, or another complex industrial environment is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70, NEC requirements, or electrical trade practices is a plus.

What We Offer

Our client offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support employees professionally and personally. Benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based incentive opportunities
• Housing assistance or allowance for eligible employees working on-site
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution and/or match
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount programs
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities

Additional Requirements

• Candidates may be required to successfully complete a medical examination.
• Successful completion of required training, assessments, and/or testing may be required.
• This position may require a non-standard work schedule, including shift work, to support a 24/7/365 industrial operation.
• Employment may be contingent upon pre-employment drug testing and may include ongoing drug and alcohol testing in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

About Us

This opportunity is being presented by a professional recruiting organization representing a leading industrial employer. We are committed to connecting qualified professionals with career opportunities that align with their skills, experience, and long-term goals.

Our recruiting team works closely with hiring organizations to streamline the interview process and connect qualified candidates with opportunities as efficiently as possible.

Keywords

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