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Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies. As a leading integrated producer and marketer of commodities with a well-balanced portfolio of diverse industrial assets, we are strongly positioned to capture value at every stage of the supply chain, from sourc… read moreing materials deep underground to delivering products to an international customer base. The Group’s industrial and marketing activities are supported by a global network of more than 90 offices located in over 50 countries. Our diversified operations comprise around 150 mining and metallurgical sites, offshore oil production assets, farms and agricultural facilities. We employ approximately 155,000 people including contractors. Baarermattstrasse 3 CH-6340 Baar Switzerland
In this role you will be responsible for:
Manage and supervise the Instrumentation Department to ensure optimal plant performance and reliability;
Ensure the maintenance, calibration, and optimisation of all instrumentation and control systems within the smelter;
Lead preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance programs to minimise downtime;
Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental, and engineering standards;
Manage and develop the instrumentation team, including artisans, technicians;
Provide technical support for smelting furnaces or Pelletising plant process control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems;
Participate in shutdown planning, plant upgrades, projects and continuous improvement initiatives;
Manage departmental budgets, resources, and procurement requirements;
Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, company policies, and engineering standards; and
Support operational teams in improving process efficiency and plant availability.
About you:
National Diploma or Degree in Instrumentation / Electrical, Electronic/Mechatronic Engineering;
Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) – Factories will be advantageous.
Qualification and training in data system and management will be advantageous
Strong automation and implementation of current technologies within the instrumentation environment will be advantageous
Minimum 5 years’ experience in an instrumentation role within a smelting, mining, or heavy industrial environment;
At least 3 years’ supervisory or management experience;
Strong knowledge of PLC systems, SCADA systems, process control, and industrial instrumentation;
Experience with Siemens PLC systems will be advantages;
Experience in a ferrochrome or pyrometallurgical smelting environment will be advantageous; and
Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills
Deadline:25th April,2026
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