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Weir Group
Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer
Madrid
FULL TIME
August 23, 2024
Job Title: Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer
Division : Minerals
Location: Onsite, Hybrid, Madrid Spain
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
As a key member of the Capital Projects Department, the Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for providing expertise and technical leadership in the disciplines of Electrical, Instrumentation and Control (E&I&C) Engineering along the various phases of design of Mineral Processing Plants, within the context of tendering and executing Capital Projects, ranging from Conceptual Design to the Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Project Closure stages, being responsible for supervising internal and external resources, and accountable for ensuring that E&I&C engineering and project deliverables are in line with contract requirements. The position also holds the responsibility of Leading the Synertrex and Digital Initiatives for WME.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and manage Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control (EIC) disciplines for capital projects, including scope, cost, design, schedule, vendor coordination, installation, and commissioning.
- Provide Automation and Process Control expertise, enhancing Weir Minerals’ Synertrex platform and acting as Synertrex Champion.
- Serve as discipline lead engineer in international projects, managing budget, quality, and schedule for EIC disciplines.
- Select and specify equipment for electrical infrastructure and field instrumentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Define control philosophies, SCADA configuration, and control functional specifications.
- Represent WME in customer inquiries related to EIC engineering and lead contractors and suppliers.
- Support project managers in customer/vendor meetings, risk analysis, HAZOP meetings, and ensure health, safety, and IP policy adherence.
JOB KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related discipline with extensive experience as a Design, Service, or Maintenance E&I or Automation Engineer.
- Preferred experience in the Mining Industry, particularly in the design, operation, or maintenance of mineral processing and/or extractive metallurgy plants; candidates from other industries are also considered.
- Advantageous experience in design engineering within Industrial Facilities Capital Projects Development and beneficial prior experience in control systems architecture, process control software development, and advanced process control strategies.
- Excellent English language skills required; additional language skills are advantageous.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Proficient in diverse design and processing software for visualizing 3D layouts or flowsheets.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills across all business levels.
- High level of 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.
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.
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
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