Engineer, Process Control - Metallurgy

WHAT SOUTH
32 OFFERS

• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
• When you choose to contribute more into your retirement savings, South
  32 will match it up to a certain percentage.
• South
  32 provides you with 4 weeks paid time off.
• 12 weeks full‑paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks full‑paid parental leave for secondary carers

The Process Control Specialist - Metallurgy, will support the development of the Hermosa Taylor Project. The project is currently completing a detailed engineering design and beginning construction of the processing plant. This role is primarily based at the Tucson office.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Review engineering documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure that vendor data for mechanical equipment aligns with the Process Design Criteria, Basis of Design, mass and energy balance.
• Assist with design, implementation, and maintenance of the process control systems to optimize operations and ensure safety
• Direct and develop the design, implementation, and maintenance of the process control systems to optimize operations and ensure safety
• Configure and maintain Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Human‑Machine Interfaces (HMI)
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with process control systems and instrumentation
• Optimize control loops and control strategies to improve plant performance, efficiency, and yield
• Develop and maintain control system documentation, including P&IDs, control narratives, and loop sheets
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for control system performance
• Stay updated on process control technologies and industry best practices
• Assist in the commissioning and startup of new process units
• Implement and maintain alarm management systems
• Work with vendors on control system hardware and software
• Provide field support for processing plant construction
• Provide training and support to operations and maintenance personnel
• Review of Processing Plant design to ensure safety, operability, and maintainability
• Participation in South
  32 health and safety programs

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 7+ years of experience working in the mining industry in an operating processing plant
• 5+ years of experience in process control engineering preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental stewardship
• Knowledge of Industry Standards (ISA, IEC, ISO, NFPA, MSHA, OSHA, etc.)
• Proficient with P&IDs and control loop diagrams
• SCADA / HMI Development (Wonderware, Ignition, GE iFIX, etc.)
• Industrial networking & communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, OPC, Ethernet/IP)
• Experience with DCS migrations
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) from vendors such as ABB, Honeywell, Emerson, or Rockwell
• Automation experience preferred
• Experience with Advanced Process Control (APC) tools such as Model Predictive Control (MPC), fuzzy logic, and adaptive control preferred
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team

South
32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.