Senior Process Control Specialist – Operations

About the role

First Quantum is seeking a Senior Process Control Specialist to join the process optimisation team for its Sentinel copper concentrator plant. Reporting to the Optimization Superintendent, you will lead data‑driven improvements, develop advanced control strategies and embed AI solutions to boost plant performance.

Key responsibilities

• Perform in‑depth data analysis to identify and prioritise process improvement opportunities.
• Develop, tune and maintain base‑layer and expert controllers to enhance stability and efficiency.
• Design and deploy adaptive advanced process control strategies and soft sensors for real‑time monitoring.
• Lead the integration of AI applications into existing control systems, coordinating with IT and automation teams.
• Coach and mentor local staff, delivering training on the latest process control technologies.

Required profile

• Deep understanding of metallurgical operations in a high‑throughput copper concentrator.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and process‑control engineering disciplines.
• Experience with project‑management best practices and technical reporting.
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Process control system development and tuning
• Advanced process control strategy design
• Soft sensor creation and deployment
• AI integration for process control
• Data analysis for process optimisation