Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

LocationWinnemucca, NV
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Job description:


About the role

We are excited to announce a new opportunity at Orica for an Engineer - Electrical and Instrumentation within the Orica Specialty Mining Chemicals team.

The Integrity and Reliability Electrical/Instrument Engineer is responsible for ensuring the integrity, reliability, and optimal performance of electrical, instrumentation and distributed control systems (DCS) equipment on the Winnemucca site. The role involves conducting analyses, inspections, and evaluations to identify potential issues, improve system performance, and maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The Integrity and Reliability Electrical/Instrument Engineer collaborates with site teams and Orica global asset management teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance the performance, reliability and longevity of critical electrical, instrumentation and DCS assets.


What you will be doing

Aligns all behaviours with Orica’s Charter Values, Purpose and Strategy.


Safety, Health and Environment (SH&E)

Ensure all activities related to electrical, instrumentation, and DCS systems comply with regulatory requirements and Orica standards.
Assist with the implementation of the site Alarm Management Philosophy including DCS changes.
Assist with the completion of maintenance procedure job cycle checks (JCCs)
Assist with the completion of major hazard management (MHM) audits and improvement actions.
Safety Leadership Interactions (SLIs).


System Integrity and Reliability

Develop and maintain integrity management programs, including risk-based inspection (RBI) and fitness-for-service (FFS) assessments for electrical, instrumentation, and DCS systems.
Perform reliability analysis on electrical, instrumentation, and DCS systems using statistical tools and methodologies.
Develop strategies to improve the reliability and performance of electrical, instrumentation, and DCS systems.


Preventive and Predictive Maintenance:

Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical, instrumentation, and DCS systems.
Develop condition monitoring techniques to detect early signs of electrical, instrumentation, and DCS systems failure.
Liaise with maintenance teams to support and ensure timely execution of maintenance activities.


Risk Management

Perform risk assessments and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) to identify critical equipment and processes.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to reduce the likelihood of equipment failures and ensure operational continuity.


Technical Support and Troubleshooting

Provide technical support and guidance on electrical, instrumentation, and DCS systems to operations and maintenance teams.
Analyse system performance data to identify opportunities for optimisation and efficiency improvements, including DCS control performance and tuning.
Lead investigations into electrical, instrumentation, and DCS systems failures and malfunctions and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.


Project Support

Support or lead engineering projects related to equipment upgrades, replacements, and modifications.
Ensure new installations and modifications meet integrity and reliability requirements, including operational readiness.


Documentation and Reporting

Monitor the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of inspections, assessments, and reliability improvement activities.
Prepare and present detailed reports on equipment integrity, reliability performance, ongoing improvement initiatives and statutory reporting and compliance.


Continuous Improvement:

Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in electrical, instrumentation, and DCS systems.


Role dimensions


No direct reports.


Operating Environment

Cyanco’s Winnemucca operation is comprised of two NaCN solutions plants and one NaCN solids plant.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Integrity & Reliability Electrical/Instrument Engineer works collaboratively with maintenance team members, other site teams and Orica global asset management teams to ensure that the site’s maintenance and plant uptime objectives are achieved in a safe and sustainable manner.This role is a member of the Winnemucca Maintenance team.

What you will bring

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, instrumentation engineering, or related field.
Proven experience in a similar role within a chemical plant or industrial environment.
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation principles, and distributed control systems (DCS).
Proven experience with reliability engineering techniques, including root cause analysis and failure mode effects analysis.
Familiarity with industry codes and standards and regulatory requirements.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Strong analytical skills to diagnose complex technical issues and implement effective solutions.
Ability to translate technical concepts into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders.
Skills in mentoring junior engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.


Your qualifications

Results Orientation
Initiative
Interpersonal Awareness
Customer Service Orientation
Self Development


What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.


Benefits (Full Time Employees)

Medical/Prescription Drug – Two (2) plans to choose from
Dental – One (1) plan to choose from
Vision – One (1) plan to choose from
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Company provided Employee Assistance Program
401(k) + Company Match – 100% vested on first day.
Company provided Bonding Leave
Accrued Paid Time Off
Paid Sick & Safe Time
Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays


We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made. Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes.

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace.

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