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Control & automation engineer (expat)

📍 Location
remote
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 08, 2026

About the Role

Control & Automation Engineer (Expat)

Location: Lunsar, Sierra Leone
Employment Type: Full-time | Site-based (Accommodation provided)

A well-established mining operation in West Africa is seeking an experienced Control & Automation Engineer (Expat) to join its Engineering & Maintenance team. This role is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of control and automation systems across the plant. Key Responsibilities Ensure all control and automation activities comply with site safety standards, statutory requirements, and best engineering practices Provide hands‑on technical support during maintenance, breakdowns, shutdowns, and commissioning activities Maintain and improve the reliability and availability of PLC, SCADA, HMI, instrumentation, and industrial network systems Lead fault finding, root cause analyses, and implementation of corrective actions for automation‑related issues Plan and coordinate ...

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