Specialist, DCS Control

First Quantum Minerals Recruitment

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the "First Quantum Way". Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That's how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

The Specialist DCS Control will be responsible for providing specialized technical support to distributed control systems (DCS) and automation of the thermoelectric power plant, ensuring a safe, reliable, and efficient operation of thermoelectric generation processes and auxiliary systems.

The role involves diagnosing complex failures, executing control logic changes, coordinating technical interventions, and ensuring operational availability in a high technical demand and operational pressure environment.

• Continuously monitor the performance of thermoelectric DCS systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex failures in control systems and instrumentation.
• Execute changes in control logic, PID adjustments, and operational optimizations.
• Coordinate technical interventions with operations, maintenance, engineering, and suppliers.
• Participate in plant startups, shutdowns (outages), and functional tests under operational pressure.
• Ensure the availability and reliability of critical control systems.
• Maintain technical documentation, backups, and traceability of changes made.
• Interact with international suppliers for technical fault resolution.
• Analyze trends, operational KPIs, and propose continuous improvements.
• Train operators and technical staff on DCS systems and automation.
• Ensure compliance with industrial safety, reliability, and environmental management standards.

Academic Background

• University degree in Electronic Engineering, Automation, Systems, or Electrical.

Experience and Technical Knowledge

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation and DCS systems.
• Proven experience in thermoelectric power plant generation.
• Knowledge in:

• Distributed control systems (DCS)
• Experience with Siemens PCS7, Emerson Ovation or similar systems
• Thermal generation (boilers, turbines, thermodynamic cycles)
• Instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level)
• Automatic control (PID)
• Control logics and protection systems
• Mandatory handling of industrial protocols:
• Modbus
• Profibus
• OPC
• TCP/IP and RTU
• Experience with PLCs and automation systems.
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity (ICS) and environmental management.
• Experience in high operational pressure environments and critical operations support.
• Experience in technical leadership and interaction with multidisciplinary teams.

Desirables

• Certifications in DCS (Siemens PCS7, Emerson Ovation or similar).
• Experience in FAT/SAT, system integration, and automation projects.
• Experience in plant shutdowns (outages)

Competencies and Skills

• Technical leadership and ability to influence operational teams.
• High analytical capacity and problem-solving in the field.
• Ability to work under high operational pressure.
• Clear and effective communication in multidisciplinary environments.
• Results-oriented and continuous improvement.
• Organization, traceability, and discipline in technical documentation.
• High commitment to industrial safety.

English Level

• Intermediate for technical reading

Aviso de Reclutamiento – Cobre Panamá

First Quantum Minerals has initiated a specific recruitment process in Panama to support activities related to the Preservation and Safe Management (PSM) program, as well as the processing of previously extracted and stored material in stockpiles in Cobre Panama.

We wish to clarify that this hiring process does not represent the reactivation of mining operations.

The published positions aim to ensure the safe management of the site, environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and the responsible handling of existing materials during this stage.

We reaffirm our commitment to transparency and compliance with Panamanian legislation and the corresponding regulatory authorities.