Overview
Bechtel is seeking a Senior Control Systems and Instrumentation (CS&I) Engineer for the Mining & Metals team. This role will report to the Control Systems & Instrumentation Engineering Group Supervisor (EGS) and 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.
The project comprises a green field gold project with three open pit mining operations with associated waste dumps and ore stockpile, a processing plant, tailings management facilities, and supporting infrastructure including water supply, power supply, maintenance facilities, offices, temporary and permanent accommodation village. The Project is situated within the Central Arabian Gold Region, approximately 200 km north-east of Taif towards Riyadh and about 26 km South of Al Mouwayh, which is a small town on the Jeddah – Riyadh highway.
Job Location and Assignment
This position will initially commence in Brisbane, before relocating to Helsinki, Finland on a 12 month short term assignment.
Major Responsibilities
Material handling and process plant instrumentation design for small/medium/large size projects.
Preparation, evaluation, and package engineering of Scope of Services for Plant Control Systems, Telecommunications and Instrumentation Packages for mining / processing plants.
Preparation of study reports, scopes of work, equipment specifications, functional specification and datasheets.
Proposal preparation and cost estimates.
Selection / specification of instrumentation in accordance with equipment datasheets.
Design / modify panel layout, schematic wiring and termination diagrams for industrial control systems.
Developing changeover plans for brownfield control system upgrades.
PLC and Remote IO control system design.
Design/layout of plant control rooms
Location/arrangement of DCS and other control cabinets within plant.
Participate in design and hazard reviews.
Review supplier documentation to ensure project specifications are satisfied.
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, Skills and Abilities
A degree in engineering, demonstrated experience and CPEng status and current RPEQ.
Demonstrated experience in Control System/Instrumentation Engineering
Excellent attitude towards safety and a demonstrated ability to comply with the safety requirements.
Demonstrated design and engineering experience in mining, 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.
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.
Diversity and Inclusion
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong - where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.
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