3.3. Senior Controls Engineer

As a Senior Controls Engineer at Phoenix Tailings, you'll be responsible for developing and deploying essential control systems using Allen-Bradley PLCs and Ignition SCADA/HMI platforms. This includes assisting in the specification, installation, and commissioning of instrumentation and controls, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with engineering and operations teams on production and R&D initiatives.

To apply for the Senior Controls Engineer role at Phoenix Tailings, you should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering (or a related field) alongside a minimum of 5 years of experience in controls engineering. Proficiency in PLC programming, especially Allen-Bradley, and familiarity with SCADA/HMI configuration are essential. Additionally, strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills are highly valued.

Phoenix Tailings is committed to the professional development of our team members. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you'll have access to learning and development opportunities tailored to enhance your skills and further your career in the metals production industry. We also foster a flexible culture that encourages innovative thinking and collaboration.

At Phoenix Tailings, you'll experience a fast-paced and engaging work environment that values teamwork and individual contributions. We pride ourselves on our open culture and focus on results rather than just hours spent in the office. You'll be working alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for the mining industry.

Phoenix Tailings provides a competitive compensation package alongside comprehensive benefits that include 100% healthcare coverage for medical, dental, and vision, stock options for employees, a flexible vacation policy, and parental leave. We also regularly organize team events to foster a fun and supportive workplace culture, making your professional journey enjoyable.

It's important to highlight specific projects where you successfully implemented Allen-Bradley PLC systems. Discuss your programming techniques, any challenges faced, and how you adjusted systems for optimal performance.

Discuss your systematic approach to diagnosing problems, emphasizing your analytical skills and hands-on experience. Describe a particular instance when you successfully identified and resolved an issue quickly.

Emphasize the importance of accurate documentation and describe your method for keeping schematics, control logic, and calibration records updated and accessible to ensure efficiency in operations.

Communication and teamwork are vital. Share your experiences working cross-functionally, emphasizing your collaborative skills and how you contribute to collective goals within production and R&D initiatives.

Detail your hands-on experience with SCADA systems, specifically Ignition. Talk about its implementation in previous roles, how you fully utilized its features, and how it contributed to process optimization.

Use a specific example that showcases your problem-solving abilities, outlining the issue, your approach to tackling it, and the successful outcome that benefitted the organization’s operations.

Discuss your design philosophy when it comes to building scalable solutions, especially in relation to high-temperature and chemical processes, and provide an example where you effectively implemented such a solution.

Describe your familiarity with instrumentation like flow, pressure, and temperature sensors, discussing how you've utilized them effectively in your past roles to improve control systems.

Discuss your alignment with the company’s mission of sustainable mining and how your personal values resonate with the vision of delivering clean solutions for the future.

Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning in the field of controls engineering. Talk about the resources you utilize for staying updated with emerging technologies and how you apply them in your work.