S3 Engineer - Control Systems

First Quantum Minerals
Zambia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringExperience: 10-15 yearsEducation: certificationSkills: ["Safety-focused","Leadership","Collaboration","Quality-driven","Technical troubleshooting"]

Ensure reliable operation, optimization, and maintenance of S3 process plant control systems in a high-availability mining environment. Install and commission Siemens PCS7 DCS and PLC/industrial networking components, perform fault finding and root cause analysis, and maintain as-built documentation and change management. Provide technical support for Gearless Mill Drive and protection systems, monitor performance via DCS/historian, drive continuous improvement, and deliver training and knowledge transfer for automation and protection disciplines.

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First Quantum Minerals
First Quantum Minerals
3 months ago

S3 Engineer - Control Systems

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Job Summary

Ensure reliable operation, optimization, and maintenance of S3 process plant control systems in a high-availability mining environment. Install and commission Siemens PCS7 DCS and PLC/industrial networking components, perform fault finding and root cause analysis, and maintain as-built documentation and change management. Provide technical support for Gearless Mill Drive and protection systems, monitor performance via DCS/historian, drive continuous improvement, and deliver training and knowledge transfer for automation and protection disciplines.
Location: Zambia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Promote zero-harm safety culture and support statutory records, safety logbooks, and HIRA/JSA activities.
  • •Install, configure, commission, and maintain S3 control systems (Siemens PCS7, S7-400H, Profinet/Profibus, Scalance, and associated OT platforms), ensuring availability through redundancy, backups, and lifecycle management.
  • •Provide technical support for Gearless Mill Drive control philosophy and electrical protection systems, including review of installations, protection schemes, interlocks, audits, and parameter validation.
  • •Monitor plant performance via DCS, historian, and drive systems; analyze data to identify inefficiencies, optimize control loops and alarm systems, and support lifecycle planning and replacement strategies.
  • •Deliver structured training on PCS7/PLC/GMD concepts and electrical drawings, mentor team members, manage vendor remote support, and compile activity/cost/performance reports with continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Requirements

  • •Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or Instrumentation.
  • •Siemens PCS7 certification.
  • •Strong knowledge of Siemens Gearless Mill Drive (GMD) control systems.
  • •Proficiency in VMware virtualisation.
  • •Valid Driver’s licence; knowledge of Sinema, Sinec, and TIA Portal is advantageous.
Experience:10-15 yearsMiningProcess plant automationElectrical drive systems
Education:Certification / Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or Instrumentation
Skills:Safety-focusedLeadershipCollaborationQuality-drivenTechnical troubleshooting
Licenses:Valid Driver’s Licence
Certifications:Siemens PCS7 Certification
Tech Stack:Siemens PCS7S7-400HProfinetProfibusScalanceVirtualizationVMwareGearless Mill Drive (GMD)Sinamics SL150SiprotechPADUAVTsSinemaSinecTIA PortalABB MV switchgearMV/LVVariable speed drivesDCSHistorian

Company Brief

First Quantum Minerals
Global mining company focused on the production of copper, nickel, gold, zinc, and cobalt. Operates large-scale mining and metallurgical assets across Africa, Europe, South America, and other regions.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada
Founded: 1996
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