Job Description
About the job Senior Control Engineer
Position: Senior Control Engineer
Location: Reko Diq Mine Site Balochistan
Qualification:
Bachelors degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automation, or Control Engineering (or equivalent experience).
Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in control system engineering, particularly within process plants, mining, or heavy industry environments.
- Proven expertise with ABB automation products such as ABB 800xA systems and integration of ABB 500M controllers, including intermediate to advanced understanding of ABB SCADA/HMI development, the ABB minerals library, and the methodology thereof.
- Certifications related to ABB systems and equipment, such as ABB 800xA, ABB Drives, and ABB SCADA, are highly desirable. Additional certifications like MOXA Industrial Networking, Project Management, or a safety-related certification would be advantageous.
- Demonstrated expertise in advanced diagnostic techniques for both software and hardware components within the ABB control systems ecosystem.
- Experience in commissioning and configuring drives, where experience in ABB VSDs and UMCs for DOL drives will be advantageous.
Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of ProfiNet, Modbus TCP, and Ethernet-based networking protocols, as well as diagnostics and troubleshooting of communication issues.
- Experience in setting up and configuring network switches for industrial network architectures where experience in MOXA switches is advantageous.
- Proficient in inter-PLC communication between various packages.
- Knowledge of structured programming languages such as C would be advantageous.
- Experience in working on Advanced Process Control systems (APCs).
- Demonstrated experience working in diverse, multicultural environments, with an ability to adapt to local working conditions and team dynamics.
- Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity best practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a plant environment.
Responsibilities:
- Configure and maintain ABB 800xA DCS systems, ensuring reliable and optimized performance for copper concentrator operations.
- Integrate and configure ABB 500M controllers into the 800xA system.
- Commission ABB VSDs and UMC DOL Starter modules, ensuring seamless integration with the plants control architecture.
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot ProfiNet, Modbus TCP, and Ethernet-based communication networks.
- Set up and configure industrial switches for network infrastructure.
- Ensure robust inter-PLC communication for efficient data exchange between PLC systems.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including operations, IT, and Electrical teams to ensure successful system implementation and performance.
- Conduct system testing, commissioning, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure all control systems function at peak performance.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for control systems and provide technical support during plant commissioning and ramp-up phases.
- Develop and maintain documentation for control systems, including configurations, network diagrams, and communication protocols.
- Travel locally & internationally, to assist installation, commissioning and ongoing operations of facilities on site.
- Create and deliver training programs for local engineers and operators on the ABB 800xA system, focusing on operation, troubleshooting, and system maintenance.
- Lead initiatives for DCS upgrades and migration, ensuring minimal impact on operations and alignment with the latest technological advancements.
- Ensure compliance with local and international safety regulations and standards relevant to control systems.