Senior Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineer - Mining & Metals

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Project Overview:

Bechtel Mining and Metals offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the mining sector across multiple commodities including Iron Ore, Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminium, Copper, Gold, Coal, Lithium and Rare Earths markets.

Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, the M&M global business unit also has offices in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide in Australia along with execution units in the United States, Peru, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India and other project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

Bechtel is seeking a Senior Control Systems and Instrumentation (CS&I) Engineer for the Mining & Metals team, based in Brisbane, Australia. This role will report to the Control Systems & Instrumentation Engineering Group Supervisor (EGS), and they will be responsible for the design and specification of general instrumentation, valves and DCS/PLC based control systems. The role will provide CS&I engineering and design support to Bechtel projects seamlessly and with high quality.

This position is designated a part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with function or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Material handling and process plant instrumentation design for small/medium/large size projects
2. Preparation of Scope of Services for Plant Control Systems, Telecommunications and Instrumentation Packages for mining / processing plants.
3. Preparation of study reports, scopes of work, equipment specifications, functional specification and datasheets
4. Proposal preparation and cost estimates
5. Selection / specification of instrumentation in accordance with equipment datasheets
6. Design / modify panel layout, schematic wiring and termination diagrams for industrial control systems
7. Developing changeover plans for brownfield control system upgrades
8. PLC and Remote IO control system design
9. Design/layout of plant control rooms
10. Location/arrangement of DCS and other control cabinets within plant
11. Participate in design and hazard reviews
12. Review supplier documentation to ensure project specifications are satisfied
13. Mentors and assists junior instrumentation and control system engineers

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10 – 13 years of relevant experience

Experience with functional safety system and TUV certification is highly regarded.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

A degree in engineering, demonstrated experience and CPEng status and current RPEQ.

Demonstrated experience in Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering

Excellent attitude towards safety and a demonstrated ability to comply with the safety requirements.

Demonstrated design and engineering experience in the processing plant or oil and gas industries.

Have current knowledge of industry or regulatory standards and study criteria pertinent to instrumentation and control systems engineering ensuring compliance of design work with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external clients.

Smart Instrumentation experience is favourable

Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in Australia without sponsorship.

Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer & commit to respond to every applicant.

There are many reasons why choosing to join Bechtel is one of the best career decisions you will ever make. In addition to working with talented, dedicated people and having the opportunity to play an integral role in stimulating and challenging local and international projects, Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live a healthy life.

With a market aligned salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is also at the centre of our business - promoted through our strong health and safety focus and private health cover including access to a leading employee assistance program.

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