BR - Control and Automation Senior Engineer

Hatch • Belo Horizonte, Mina, BR • 5d ago

Requisition ID: 97613

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Develop front end engineering scopes of work, man-hour budgets, cost estimates and staffing requirements;

Ensuring compliance with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures for all engineering activates;

Supervision of a project team from concept to completion in a multi-disciplinary environment;

Provision of cost estimates in small to large sized projects in collaboration with all other disciplines;

Full knowledge, understanding and application of Electrical Codes, Standards and Regulations;

Collaboration with project management/engineering staff to achieve project objectives;

Enforcement of technical policies and procedures and advise project team of their assignments and deadlines;

Promotion of safe work practices and ensuring that team members conduct work in accordance with company safety and quality policies and procedures;

Participation in regular project meetings and assessment of ongoing project needs;

Ensuring of accuracy of work by all project team members and the meeting of deadlines; Interaction, organization and administration of client relationships;

Preparation and review of all engineering documentation within discipline including, but not limited to, the following documents, lists, calculations and detail drawings;

Instrumentation and Controls Design Criteria, Control Philosophy and conceptual design of industrial control systems, Control Narratives, instrument index, I/O lists, instrumentation calculations, data sheets, specifications, selection and sizing, P&ID’s, system architecture drawings, instrument location drawings, installation detail drawings, wiring and interconnection diagrams, ISA loop drawings, motor control schematics.

Overseeing production of scope of work documentation, engineering and construction work packages and performing quality checks and verification of compliance to all relevant standards and internal procedures;

Checking and verifying construction drawings, vendor drawings, material requisitions and approval of bid tabulations and field checkout;

Perform field surveys, when necessary

Provide construction support, commissioning and start-up assistance as required

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering from an accredited College or University with a strong interest in industrial process control, automation and computer systems.

Minimum 10 (ten) years of progressive engineering experience specializing in the design of industrial instrumentation and controls systems for mining, metallurgy, mineral processing, thermal power and water type projects

PE license is preferred

Versed in current statutory regulations, industry standards and recommended practices and a practical sense in applying such references; DCS and PLC control system hardware and architecture; SIS systems hardware and architecture;

Experience with programming languages such as Rockwell, Wonderware, ABB, Foxboro, Siemens, Emerson, GE technology and Relational Databases is an asset

Experience in advanced process controls, optimization of PID loop tuning and/or fuzzy logic is a plus

Excellent planning and execution drive to deliver results and meet quality, cost and schedule targets;

Demonstrate commitment to safety and quality programs and procedures

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a results-oriented attitude and the ability to work under pressure

Strong computer knowledge is required

Why join us?

Work with great people to make a difference
Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
Top employer

What we offer you?

Flexible work environment
Long term career development
Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.