Lead Control Systems Engineer – Mining & Metals

Requisition ID: 280164

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Brisbane, QLD

EXTRAORDINARY TEAMS BUILDING INSPIRING PROJECTS:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

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PROJECT OVERVIEW:

The Ar Rjum Project comprises a green field gold project with three open pit mining operations with associated waste dumps and ore stockpile, a processing plant, tailings management facilities, and supporting infrastructure including water supply, power supply, maintenance facilities, offices, temporary and permanent accommodation village. The Project is situated within the Central Arabian Gold Region, approximately 200 km north-east of Taif towards Riyadh and about 26 km South of Al Mouwayh, which is a small town situated on the Jeddah – Riyadh highway.

JOB SUMMARY:

Bechtel is seeking a Lead Control Systems Engineer for the Mining & Metals team, based in Brisbane, Australia. In this role, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to find work scope and cost estimates for a project’s control systems aspects.

You will lead design, development, modification, and evaluation of control systems components and processes.

Your recommendations will resolve technical issues and ensure unique and complex requirements of a project’s control systems aspects are met.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and conducts independent on Control Systems work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of on Control Systems engineering techniques, procedures and criteria on a medium size project or assignment in support of a global business unit​
• Leads the design, development, modification and evaluation of mechanical components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)​
• Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management​
• Develops conceptual designs for Control Systems engineering projects or projects having specialized or unique requirements​
• Supports preparation of estimates, staffing needs and schedules​
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget, and supports implementation and assists with performance reporting​
• Interprets new or special regulations, codes, standards, criteria, and performance data​
• Coordinates with client representatives, as directed, to obtain their approval of on Control Systems aspects of the work​
• Conducts or leads special studies of new Control Systems engineering methods, materials and techniques​
• Mentors Control Systems engineering personnel by providing on-the-job training for their professional development​. Provides input to and participates in special technical educational and training programs as directed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 10 – 13 years of relevant experience
• Experience with functional safety system and TUV certification is highly regarded.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• CPEng status and current RPEQ.
• Demonstrated experience in Instrumentation Engineering
• Excellent attitude towards safety and a demonstrated ability to comply with the safety requirements.
• Demonstrated design and engineering experience in the mining and/or oil and gas handling.
• Have current knowledge of industry or regulatory standards and study criteria pertinent to instrumentation and control systems engineering ensuring compliance of design work with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external clients.
• SPI or Aveva Instrumentation experience is favourable

Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer & commit to respond to every applicant.

TOTAL REWARDS/BENEFITS

There are many reasons why choosing to join Bechtel is one of the best career decisions you will ever make. In addition to working with talented, dedicated people and having the opportunity to play an integral role in stimulating and challenging local and international projects, Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live a healthy life.

With a market aligned salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is also at the centre of our business – promoted through our strong health and safety focus and private health cover including access to a leading employee assistance program.

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of “One Team,” respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request toacesstmt@bechtel.com