Job Title: Instrumentation and Control Engineer                     

Division : Minerals

Location: Onsite, Hybrid, Madrid Spain

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

As a member of the Capital Projects Department, the Instrumentation and Control Engineer will support the Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer in providing expertise and technical support in Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineering. This role focuses on Industrial Automation and Instrumentation discipline development, with involvement in site visits for supporting site personnel in commissioning and supervision of different contractors.

Electrical knowledge is also required for leading different assignments within the discipline.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop electrical specifications for external packages and subcontract external technical offices.Support commercial, project management, and site teams during sales and project execution phases.Participate in client meetings during bidding and project execution.Assist in project management of I&C disciplines, including scope, cost, design, schedule, vendor coordination, installation, and commissioning.Provide automation and process control expertise to enhance Weir Minerals’ Synertrex platform.Contribute to budget, quality, and schedule management of I&C engineering disciplines.Conduct site visits (15% of the time) for commissioning and supervision of works and contractors.

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline with extensive experience as a Design, Service, or Maintenance I&C or Automation Engineer.Preferred experience within the Mining Industry or other relevant industries.Advantageous exposure to control systems architecture configuration, process control software development, and advanced process control strategies.Excellent English language skills required; additional language skills are advantageous.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Methodical approach with high attention to detail for accuracy.Proficient in diverse design and processing software for visualizing 3D layouts or flowsheets.Strong teamwork and communication skills across all business levels, with high personal integrity to protect company IP.Excellent English language skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement and willingness to travel.

The full job description is available upon request.​

WHY CHOOSE WEIR:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost.

With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

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