Rio Tinto · 17 hours ago
Electrical Control System Engineer
Boron, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$108K/yr - $149K/yr
3+ years expRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company, and they are seeking an Electrical Control System Engineer to contribute to their success. This role involves research, design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of process control and automation systems, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while working closely with a technical team.
ManufacturingMineralMiningMining TechnologyNatural Resources
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality programs and standards for Rio Tinto and outside regulatory agencies
Promote behavioral safety
Establish a constructive culture in the team by demonstrating and utilizing appropriate leadership behavior
Work with Process Control professionals to implement process control improvements
Configuring process control software and process graphics
Develop, implement, and lead projects to upgrade current control systems
Communicate with others to ensure successful checkout, start-up, and commissioning of projects involving PLCs
Participate as needed in functional check-outs of new equipment
Develop control system standards and ensure that the documentation is up to date
Instruct electricians in field device work related to the control systems to assure field devices are interfaced, tested, and functioning correctly
Perform tuning of process controllers and audit performance of loops as needed
Manage the control systems hardware. This includes troubleshooting problems with input/output errors, controllers, consoles, networks, analyzing equipment failure logs, etc. and managing spare parts inventory
Lead or assist troubleshooting efforts associated with the control systems to avoid or minimize production upsets and/or downtime
Support Operations by assisting in training operators on how the control systems functions and in diagnosing operating problems
Read and interpret drawings (P&ID, Logic, etc.) sketches, graphs, charts, vendor specifications, and instructional materials to make equipment work properly
Be open to work on different assignments as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor or Master's degree in Electrical, Computer or Electronics or related field experience
Expertise in troubleshooting and maintenance of Control Systems
Minimum of 3-5 years of prior experience with Allen Bradley or Modicon PLCs and Factorytalk View or Wonderware HMIs
Prior experience with different networks including but not limited to Modbus+, Ethernet and DeviceNet is an asset
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills for complex problems that are encountered
Positive attitude, willingness to learn and to make an impact
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in teams, influence people, make critical decisions, and communicate effectively with a variety of personnel
Benefits
Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
Access to top tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
A 6% of eligible pay Company contribution to save for your retirement needs
Generous 401(k) Company match program (company match dollar per dollar up to 6% of your base pay) up to defined limits
Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto stock in the form of ADRs and includes matching Company shares.
Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life (vacation, short-term sick leave, paid holidays, paid bereavement leave).
Regional and national discounts program for a multitude of leisure purposes and products
Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
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Company
Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a mining and metals company that focuses on the extraction and processing of minerals and metals in various sectors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$30.74MKey Investors
Canadian GovernmentAustralian Renewable Energy Agency
2024-02-26Grant· $8.5M
2023-07-12Grant· $21.8M
2021-06-16Grant· $0.44M
Leadership Team
Bold Baatar
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Katie Jackson
Chief Executive, Copper
Recent News
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