Chief Engineer, Automation Customer Services

Lead on-site commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and stabilization of automation systems including FLS ECS, SCADA, and PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, ABB) in live plant environments.

Manage cold and hot commissioning activities including I/O loop checks, instrument calibration, equipment startup, interlock validation, and ramp-up to design capacity.

Optimize process control through PLC programming/debugging, SCADA/ECS configuration, communication integration, and control loop tuning to ensure safe startup and reliable plant operation.

5–12 years of experience in commissioning or site roles, preferably in EPC/OEM commissioning.

Strong hands-on skills in PLC programming/debugging (Rockwell, Siemens, ABB), SCADA/ECS configuration, commissioning sequences, and live troubleshooting.

Ability to read P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and control logic; and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus, Profinet, and Ethernet/IP.

Willingness to work onsite in industrial conditions with travel, shift, and shutdown work; exposure to dust, noise, and long commissioning hours.

Experienced automation commissioning engineer familiar with mining or mineral processing plant equipment and control challenges (e.g., crushers, mills, flotation cells).

Comfortable making quick decisions and coordinating across electrical, mechanical, and process teams under pressure during plant startups.

Capable of managing end-to-end commissioning lifecycle including documentation, operator training, and smooth handover to operations.