Senior Control Systems Projects Specialist

Date: May 8, 2024

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, V6C 2X8

Workplace Type: Hybrid - Remote/Onsite

Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in North America, South America, Australia and Africa. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

The expected salary range for this role is CAD $ $126,100 - $189,100 . This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

About this role.

What will you be responsible for?

The “Senior Control System Projects Specialist” reports to the “Manager – Fixed Plant Control Systems Projects”. The incumbent will role develop and execute obsolescence mitigation projects and general upgrades, and to manage installation, commissioning, and handover.

Process Control Systems include; PLC, SCADA, DCS and Field Instrumentation. He/ She directly coordinates the implementation of Process Automation projects on Greenfield and Brownfield sites and assists and/or prepares AFEs, schedules and execution plans.

Your role will consist of:

Here is a snapshot of what your day to day will look like:

• Assist the Principal Control Systems Engineer and Manager – Fixed Plant Control Systems Projects to develop and execute global standardization and/or obsolescence mitigation projects.

• Participate in the development of engineering design to resolve issues and obsolescence at existing brownfield PCS sites

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, track expenditures and prepare progress and performance reports (schedule slip, metrics/KPIs, compliance, quality, safety and environmental).

• Manage project execution at the site by direct supervision and/or remote supervision by influence.

• Schedule tasks and direct activities to achieve desired outcomes and deliverables.

• Coordinate and supervise contractors, consultants, and vendors as necessary

• Develop installation and commissioning plans to support on-time handover and operational readiness

• Identify execution and operational risks and develop strategies to mitigate threats to schedule.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Site teams, Value Assurance, Supply Chain, Contracts, IT, etc.)

• Collaborate with internal partners to obtain commitments, maintain schedules, and comply with change management processes. (eg; region and site teams, maintenance and operations leads).

Your training, skills, and experience checklist:

Here is what we need to see from you!
Education:

Electrical and/or Instrumentation trade background combined with a higher-level qualification in any one of the following disciplines; Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Process Control, Computer Sciences or equivalent.

Experience:

Significant experience developing and managing automation projects up to $10M USD.
Minimum of 15 years’ experience in electrical/instrumentation and/or control projects in the mining industry.
Demonstrated history leading multi-discipline project teams.
Demonstrated history managing Safety and implementing Risk mitigation strategies.
Experienced in the development of project budgets, schedules and execution plans.
Advanced computer skills and experience with common Microsoft Office applications and also typical project management tools such as Microsoft Projects, AutoCAD (or equivalent), Navisworks, etc.

Skills:

Strong communication, negotiation and leadership skills across multiple organizational levels.
Capable of adapting to and effectively implementing change.
Able to develop complex scopes of work and manage consultants and contracted resources effectively.
Strong problem solving skills and demonstrated ability to make appropriate decisions.
Assertive, self-motivated and able to build collaborative and productive relationships.

Working Conditions

This role is based in Vancouver (Canada) and domestic travel is necessary. A flexible work arrangement shall apply which includes a combination of work at office (as required), home and site as applicable to the various phases of project development, planning and execution.

Newmont also offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support the physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing of employees. This role will be eligible for various benefits, including: medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health care spending account; life, accidental death and dismemberment, and critical illness insurance; short-term and long-term disability; DC pension; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; tuition reimbursement; and paid time off. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms, and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!