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Process Control Engineer

Employer
Zijin Mining - Rosebel Gold Mines
Location
Brokopondo, Suriname (SR)
Salary
Market realated
Closing date
Jul 4, 2023

Job Details

ROSEBEL GOLD MINES N.V.

Putting people first, pursuing excellence

At Rosebel Gold Mines, we offer you many opportunities: we are one of the largest private employers in Suriname and offer a wide range of career paths, with all the support and incentives you need to be your best. Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. was established on May 8, 2002, and is a subsidiary of Zijin Mining as of February 1, 2023. Rosebel Gold Mines is located in the mineral-rich Brokopondo district in northeastern Suriname, South America. The company is one of South America's largest producing gold mines and includes the Rosebel and the Saramacca mining areas. Among these, Rosebel is the main mining area. The Saramacca mining area is about 25 kilometers southwest of the Rosebel processing plant.

 

Process Control Engineer

The Process Control Engineer will maintain the automation system in the Mill and prevent plant breakdowns at a low cost to achieve the required tonnes throughput.

 

What You’ll Do

Maintain the PLC and SCADA systems:

  • Program, and maintain Schneider range of PLC, Quantum, M340, and M580.
  • Program Wonderware SCADA
  • Ensure various fiber and other networks are up and all control systems are operational.
  • Wire up and program new PLC panels, and HMI.
  • Upgrade/rewrite/convert Rockwell and other PLC to Schneider
  • Tie in auxiliary systems to the automation platform such as Fire system, Solar Farm, Expert system, camera system, ABB, and other VFD.
  • Ensure the Device Net MCC control system is always up and programmed in the PLC.
  • Ensure SGS Fuzzy system is running optimally to achieve maximum hard rock throughput.
  • Support SAG mill Powerflex Variable Speed drive PLC, HMI, controls
  • Ensure all software is up to date with the latest patches and cyber security is adhered to.

Provide technical support to colleagues.

  • Using SQL knowledge, design, maintain and create reports for various departmental managers.
  • Export historical data and data mining for managers
  • Assist operators and other role players to identify the root cause of failures or production analysis.
  • Provide wiring diagrams to instrumentation and electrical technicians for connection of new equipment.
  • Maintain and improve alarm environment.
  • Tune automation loops

 

Minimum Requirements

  • University or college degree in electrical engineering light current
  • Minimum 3 - 5 years related experience.
  • Ability to work with little supervision.
  • Experience installing, programming, and troubleshooting PLC systems.
  • Experience installing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA.

 

Working Conditions

  • Works at project mine sites of Rosebel Gold Mines on a schedule of 10 days of work at 12 hours per day followed by 4 days break or 6 weeks on/ 3 weeks off.
  • Wears personal protective equipment including steel-toed boots, long-sleeved shirts, or any other equipment to perform duties safely as required by the Health Safety and Sustainability Policy.

 

About Zijin

Zijin is a multinational mining group dedicated to the exploration and development of gold, copper, zinc, and other mineral resources globally, as well as associated refining, processing, trading, and other businesses. Its operations include projects and operations in 17 provincial-level regions in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as well as 14 overseas countries across Europe, Central Asia, Africa, Oceania, and South America. It is one of the largest Chinese mining companies distinguished by its significant domestic and international copper and gold resource, reserves, and production.

Zijin’s vision is “Mining for a Better Society” and stands by the values of “Harmony Brings about Wealth” and “Balanced Development of the Company.”

Company

Zijin is a multinational mining group dedicated to the exploration and development of gold, copper, zinc, and other mineral resources globally, as well as associated refining, processing, trading, and other businesses. Its operations include projects and operations in 17 provincial-level regions in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as well as 14 overseas countries across Europe, Central Asia, Africa, Oceania, and South America. It is one of the largest Chinese mining companies distinguished by its significant domestic and international copper and gold resource, reserves, and production.

Zijin’s vision is “Mining for a Better Society” and stands by the values of “Harmony Brings about Wealth” and “Balanced Development of the Company.”
 

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