Lead Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer

SUMMARY:
Lead Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer – Mining & Mineral Processing

Our client, a top-tier Multidisciplinary Engineering Company, has an opportunity for a Lead Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer to drive innovation and optimize mineral processing plants. If you thrive in a high-performance, solutions-driven environment, this is your chance to lead, innovate, and make an impact.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead EC&I engineering teams across multiple mineral processing sites.
• Oversee project lifecycle from concept to commissioning, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Manage contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams to align with project goals.
• Design, develop, and maintain electrical, control, and instrumentation systems for plant optimization.
• Specify and maintain MCCs, transformers, VSDs, and motor control centers.
• Develop and implement PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for mineral processing plants.
• Optimize PID control loops, automation, and interlocks for plant operations.
• Specify, install, and maintain flow meters, pressure sensors, level transmitters, and analyzers.
• Ensure calibration and validation of all process control instruments.
• Manage instrumentation loop drawings, P&IDs, and cause & effect diagrams.
• Oversee EC&I system integration, industrial networking, and cybersecurity implementation.
• Lead commissioning activities, ensuring full system functionality before handover.
• Diagnose electrical faults, PLC logic issues, and instrumentation failures.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to EC&I teams.

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering.
• 8–10 years EC&I experience in mining, mineral processing, or heavy industry.
• Hands-on expertise in PLC/DCS/SCADA (Siemens, Rockwell, ABB, Schneider, Honeywell).
• Strong knowledge of power systems, process control, and industrial automation.
• A high-energy, solutions-focused mindset with leadership & project management skills.