Automation and Control Specialist
Role Summary
Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automation and control systems across the mine and processing plant, while providing technical support to automation, instrumentation, and electrical teams.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and control systems.
Develop and modify PLC logic and system configurations.
Maintain industrial networks, servers, and automation infrastructure.
Diagnose system faults and implement effective solutions.
Monitor system performance and drive continuous improvement.
Provide technical support to Instrumentation and Electrical teams.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and operational procedures.
Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
Degree/HND in Control, Electrical, Electronic, Software Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent technician experience.
Experience in gold mining or heavy industrial environments preferred.
Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and industrial control systems.
Experience with Rockwell, Schneider/Modicon, AVEVA/Wonderware, ABB, or similar platforms is an advantage.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Willing to work across the mine, processing plant, and electrical facilities.
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- Rosebel Gold Mines has agreements with the local communities in district Brokopondo and Upper Saramacca area that include hiring provisions for qualified candidates. Candidates may voluntarily self-identify below or alternatively may select “Not applicable”. If you choose to self-identify, Rosebel Gold Mines reserves the right to confirm your membership with the applicable community or communities.
- Please indicate your current place of residence:
- Do you possess the legal right to travel unrestricted to/from all countries to work in Suriname? This includes the possession of a valid passport and the ability to obtain a visa as required by local governments.
- Have you worked for a Zijin Mining Group subsidiary in the past?
- Please indicate the number of years of experience you have in the mining industry.
- Please select the job category that best matches your education, professional experience, and area of expertise.
- Select the highest level of education you have completed. If you are currently enrolled in a study, please select highest level of education for which you have earned a diploma/degree/certificate.
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- Are you willing and able to work at our Rosebel Gold Mines Brokopondo mine site on a rotational schedule (14 or 5 days on, 7 or 2 days off, depending on the role)?
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