Process Control / Smart Plant Engineer
Optim-G SourcingCenturion, South Africa2 days ago
Job descriptionExposure to rule-based or model predictive APC systems. Experience supporting production reporting and OEE initiatives. Practical exposure to process areas such as milling, flotation, leaching, or smelting. [minerals processing plants like precious metals, base metals, coal, manganese, diamonds] Experience with OPC and other integration technologies and protocols Conduct plant visits and engage with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams. Perform structured process studies to evaluate production performance, control loop health, and optimization opportunities. Develop baseline assessments and support the business case development for improvement initiatives. Translate process study findings into solution requirements (e.g., reporting formats, control strategies, APC logic). Configure, implement, and test APC solutions using our Smart Plant stack (Psibyl, Phoenix RTE, Opto One, Dart, etc.). Assist in deploying and integrating data historian and reporting tools (Phoenix DB, Fluid Reports). Perform daily APC performance checks , controller tuning, and optimization tasks. Analyse operational reports and dashboards to identify deviations and propose improvements. Support change management and operator engagement during system rollouts. Design and validate production and engineering reports aligned with client needs. Provide input on dashboard visualizations and KPIs for operations and management reporting. Assist in defining and maintaining the "single source of truth" for operational data. Support clients post-implementation through troubleshooting, performance reviews, and optimization workshops. Collaborate with internal developers, control engineers, and process experts to improve solution modules. Stay current with emerging trends in process optimization, APC, and digital mining.
Qualifications & Experience Required
- BEng / BSc in Chemical, or Metallurgical Engineering .
- 25 years of experience in industrial process control, with exposure to APC, preferably in the mining or minerals processing industry.
- Familiarity with process control systems (e.g., Siemens PCS 7, Rockwell, Yokogawa, Honeywell).
- Working knowledge of data historian tools and trending systems (e.g., PI, IP.21, Phoenix, Dart, PI, Rockwell, ABB, Aveva).
- Solid understanding of PID tuning principles and control strategy logic.
Preferred Experience
Key Responsibilities
Consulting & Process Studies
Solution Design & Implementation
APC Tuning & Operational Support
Reporting & KPI Development
Continuous Improvement & Client Support
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