TA Control Systems Engineer

About the role

First Quantum is recruiting a TA Control Systems engineer to support the S3 Control Systems Coordinator. The role covers the reliable operation, optimization, maintenance and technical governance of all S3 Process Plant Control Systems, including Siemens PCS7 DCS, industrial networks and Siemens Gearless Mill Drive (GMD) control systems. It aims to maximize plant availability, ensure safe operation and statutory compliance, and continuously improve automation, protection and electrical drive systems in a high-availability mining processing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Promote a zero-harm culture, develop and review SWIs, and take part in HIRA/JSA processes; report incidents promptly.
• Install, configure, commission, maintain and optimize Siemens PCS7, S7-400H, Profinet/Profibus, Scalance and OT platforms, keeping accurate as-built documentation and following change management.
• Maintain critical spares, run proactive fault finding and root cause analysis, and provide C&I engineering support.
• Support the Electrical Department on GMD control philosophy, excitation systems, cycloconverters, protection schemes, interlocks and protection coordination (MV/LV switchgear, transformers, Siprotech, PADU, AVTs, Sinamics SL150).
• Monitor plant performance via DCS, historian and drive systems, analyze data and optimize control loops, alarms and expert strategies.
• Deliver training on PCS7, PLC systems, GMD concepts and protection philosophy, mentor team members and manage vendor remote support.
• Compile activity, cost and performance reports, maintain maintenance records, contribute to asset management and drive automation, cybersecurity and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation or Instrumentation.
• Siemens PCS7 certification.
• Minimum 10-15 years in mining process plant automation and electrical drive systems.
• EIZ and ERB registration preferred; valid driver's licence.
• Ability to work independently under pressure, with strong communication skills; standby and overtime when required.

Required skills

• Siemens PCS7, S7-400H PLCs, Siemens Gearless Mill Drives, Profinet and Profibus.
• ABB MV switchgear and protection, Sinamics SL150 drives, Siprotech.
• VMware virtualization; OPC DA/UA and IIoT data management systems.
• MV/LV systems, variable speed drives, closed-loop control, electrical drawings and P&IDs.
• CMMS proficiency.