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Senior Controls & Automation Engineer

Hatch Perímetro Urbano Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

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Posted Feb 11, 2026Apply by Mar 13, 2026

Role & seniority: Senior Controls & Automation Engineer, Project Delivery Group (PDG) lead roles

Stack/tools: PLC/DCS programming (Rockwell preferred; DeltaV, ABB assets); instrument sizing, instrument datasheets, Material Requisition (MR); Smart Plant Instrumentation (asset as an advantage); P&IDs, 3D model input/reviews; network architectures and IT systems

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Lead/participate in S&PC design reviews; develop control philosophies and narratives; generate shutdown keys and cause/effects

  • Size instruments (flow meters, control valves), develop MRs, perform bid evaluations, and select instruments

  • Ensure P&IDs, vendor docs, and drawings meet standards; contribute to project estimates/schedules; mentor junior engineers; participate in safety reviews (HAZOP/LOPA/SIL)

Must-have skills

  • 12+ years of project engineering experience; mining experience is a plus

  • Hands-on site experience; able to work independently

  • PLC/DCS programming experience (Rockwell preferred; DeltaV/ABB assets); English (spoken/written)

  • Experience in multidisciplinary large projects; data-centric design awareness

Nice-to-haves

  • Smart Plant Instrumentation or similar data-centric design systems

  • Experience with IT/network design for control systems; familiarity with 3D model integration

  • Exposure to HAZOP/LOPA/SIL and process safety reviews

  • Location & work type: Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia; full-time, on-site/hybrid options implied by flexible

Full Description

Requisition ID: 97952

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

At Hatch Medellín, we’re looking for a highly motivated Senior Controls & Automation Engineer to join our PDG team.

Responsibilities / About The Role

Schedule, coordinate and participate in S&PC design reviews. Provide input for project cost estimates, schedules, and progress reporting. Prepare all technical documentation required for project execution. Develop data sheets, instrument indexes, and perform instrument sizing in collaboration with other disciplines. Perform sizing calculations for flow meters and control valves. Develop instrument Material Requisition (MR) packages, perform bid evaluations, and select instruments. Design instrument installation details. Provide input to the 3D model and participate in model reviews. Develop control philosophies and control narratives. Generate shutdown keys and cause and effects. Designing network architectures and IT systems. Review and comment vendor documentation and drawings to ensure compliance with standards and project requirements. Specify, select, configure, and program control systems such as PLCs/DCSs, or other automation system as required. Ensure that Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) meet technical requirements and comply with industry, Hatch, and project standards. Participate in HAZOP, LOPA, SIL and other process safety related reviews as required. Ensure that the design is operable, maintainable and safe according to the applicable local laws and client safety standards. Provide senior-level review, technical guidance, and mentorship to intermediate and junior engineers.

Education And Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Control or Electronic Engineering from an accredited University. 12+ years project engineering experience. Mining experience is considered asset. Experience working on large projects in a multidisciplinary environment. Demonstrated “hands-on” site experience and able to work independently. PLC/DCS programming experience (Rockwell - preferred, DeltaV and ABB are assets). Knowledge and experience with data-centric design systems, e.g. Smart Plant Instrumentation is an asset. Good level of English (spoken and written)

Why join us?

Work with great people to make a difference Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions Top employer

What we offer you?

Flexible work environment Long term career development Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

Controls EngineeringAutomation EngineeringPLC ProgrammingDCS ProgrammingInstrument SizingData SheetsControl SystemsP&ID ComplianceHAZOP ReviewsTechnical DocumentationProject CoordinationMentorshipMultidisciplinary CollaborationNetwork ArchitectureProcess SafetyBid Evaluationsmulti-location

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