Mine Automation Engineer

Description

The professional will perform installation, configuration, predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance activities, as well as manage the evolution of components, systems, and architectural standards within the Mine Automation environment (MineStar Dispatch System, Fleet, Terrain, DSS, digital radio communication system, Rajant/Radwin communication system, autonomous drill rigs, fuel systems, among others), which support the Mine Operations business. Develop and implement projects, manage financial resources. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Perform maintenance, projects, and improvements on Mine Automation systems (MineStar Dispatch System, Fleet, Terrain, DSS, digital radio communication system, Rajant/Radwin communication system, fuel systems, among others); * Identify technical alternatives to improve Mine Automation technology processes, including supplier identification and development, participation in trade fairs, and benchmarking visits, aiming to enhance processes with safety, quality, and cost control; * Plan, oversee implementation, and evaluate results of automation projects under their responsibility; propose, monitor, and assess corrective actions when necessary, in accordance with internal procedures, current safety regulations, and defined schedules, to achieve established goals; * Operate across all layers of Mine Automation technology—i.e., hardware, software, field networks, control, supervision, and optimization—in compliance with internal procedures and current safety regulations, aiming to implement technology for cost reduction, safety enhancement, and productivity improvement; * Interface with various departments involved in the automation process to ensure adherence to premises defined in the Automation Master Plan; * Collaborate with operations teams during commissioning and startup of projects to meet defined ramp-up curve timelines and company-established goals; * Implement safety and infrastructure improvements in the Mine Automation environment to minimize risks to the company’s business; * Prepare budgetary and technical feasibility analyses for projects in accordance with internal procedures, aiming to meet demands for process, quality, and cost improvements; * Monitor the evolution of KPIs and performance indicators for operational communication networks, covering diverse technologies and systems, identifying intervention needs, acting directly or directing required actions, and proposing necessary structural or system modifications to meet business goals; * Plan and execute activities assigned to the role, demonstrating proficiency in operations, processes, or equipment within the area of expertise; * Execute implementation of departmental work plans and procedures, carrying out and monitoring necessary technical actions to achieve established objectives and goals. **Requirements and Qualifications** **Mandatory Requirements** * Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering, or related fields; * Registration with the Regional Council of Engineering and Agronomy (CREA); * Solid experience in Mine Automation Systems, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in technologies such as MineStar, Fleet, Terrain, DSS, digital radios, autonomous drill rigs, Rajant/Radwin communication, and fuel supply systems; * Experience in frequency licensing with ANATEL and compliance with regulatory norms; * Driver’s license category B. **Desirable Requirements:** * Postgraduate degree and/or specialization in Automation, Project Management, or related areas; * Knowledge of CCTV camera systems; Fuel Management Systems; * Knowledge of digital transformation projects (Internet of Things, digitization, OT/IT cybersecurity); * Specializations related to Mine Automation; * Advanced English proficiency. **Additional Information** * Health and Dental Plans (co-payment) * PR – Profit Sharing * Private Pension Plan * Life Insurance * Meal Voucher * Transportation Benefit * School Kit and Christmas Kit * Employee Assistance Program. Hello! We are Kinross Brasil Mineração, a company part of Kinross Gold Corporation—a Canadian group operating in South America (Brazil and Chile), North America (United States and Canada), and Africa (Ghana and Mauritania). With operations at the Morro do Ouro mine in Paracatu, northwest of Minas Gerais; an office in Belo Horizonte; and hydroelectric plants in Caçu and Barra dos Coqueiros, Goiás, we are one of Brazil’s largest gold producers, responsible for 22% of national gold output. Gold mining, processing, and marketing—that is our business, made possible only through people. Today, we account for approximately 22% of formal jobs in the municipality of Paracatu, providing around 1,800 direct jobs and nearly 4,000 contracted positions. We continually seek to maximize opportunities and invest increasingly in our team, betting on talent development and building a valuable workforce. After all, “People First” is one of our core values. One of our eight commitments to people is expanding diversity. We recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to building a respectful, innovative environment offering equal opportunities for all. Discussing and practicing this principle is an ongoing exercise within our company, and we move forward confidently, step by step, toward achieving our goals in this direction. Join us in making all this happen!