Process Control Coordinator

Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Recruiter: Annabel Morena

Red Dog Operations is both the largest critical minerals mine in the United States and one of the largest zinc mines in the world. In 1982, Red Dog was developed through a partnership between Teck and the land-owner NANA, an Alaska Native corporation owned by the Iñupiat of northwest Alaska. The partnership between Teck and NANA ensures real benefits for the local Iñupiat community, while recognizing there is still more to do as we advance our commitment to sustainable practices and meaningful engagement.

Reporting to the Lead, Advanced Process Control and Automation Systems, the Process Control Coordinator is accountable for providing and supporting effective process automation for all of Red Dog Operations at both the Red Dog Mine and Port locations.

Rotational

Schedule:

3 weeks on-site with 3 weeks off-site

• Maintain an effective process control system by analyzing requirements, developing and implementing hardware and software, ensuring the security of the system, and maintaining documentation to ensure cost effective process control and data acquisition
• Communicate effectively with operating, technical, maintenance, and other groups to ensure optimum utilization of resources
• Implement and maintain a statistical process control system as appropriate
• Improve process control and automation by evaluating new technology and recommending implementation where cost effective, maintaining communications with suppliers, and other operations
• Implement and maintain an effective preventive maintenance program based on operational equipment needs
• Demonstrate safe work practices personally. Create positive discussion with other co-workers to ensure compliance with safety policy at all times. Enforce regulations and policies when applicable
• Establish Personal Goals and Objectives annually that align with Departmental Goals and Objectives. (These require Supervisor approval and will be evaluated in regards to attainment during Performance Planning and Coaching reviews)
• Work with the Engineering and Projects groups to support the integration of new systems or hardware
• In consultation with the Lead, Advanced Process Control and Automation Systems, mentor and train the Process Control Technicians to promote their technical growth
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in electrical/controls/automation/instrumentation engineering or equivalent years of experience
• Ten (10) years of experience in a Process Control leadership role, preferably in a mining and milling environment; experience in a mill with flotation would be considered an asset
• Expert knowledge of Allen Bradley, Control Logix, Micrologix, and PLC 5, hardware and associated software is required
• Expert knowledge of PLC programming, PLC messaging, and Advanced Process Control (APC) is required;
  Metso OCS4, fuzzy logic, and Allen Bradley experience will be considered an asset
• Experience in PLC5 to Control Logix conversion would be considered a significant asset
• Advanced knowledge of electrical systems and instrumentation and proficient at troubleshooting process issues
• Must be an expert in creating control logic for complex technical projects based on Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&) drawings, control narratives, and shutdown keys
• Expert knowledge of Proportional, Integral, Derivative (PID) loop tuning and process modeling is required
• Advanced knowledge of databases, computer programming, networking experience is preferred
• Advanced knowledge of OSIsoft PI historian or equivalent historian database experience is required
• Proficient in HMI software setup and programming, preferably Wonderware Intouch software
• Working knowledge of cyber security for process control networks is required; certification will be considered an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Windows
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and execute tasks
• Ability to complete work assigned with minimal supervision
• Capable of working with all…