Senior Engineer Automation Actions

Senior Engineer Automation Actions

Location:

Alipasa Tesis

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Job Description:

As the Senior Engineer Automation Actions, you will be in charge of programming, optimizing, maintaining and repairing plant automation & control systems to optimize and continuously improve the operational process. You will also provide guidance and technical advice to colleagues and assisting them with improvement requests & automation projects.

 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Automation Engineer to join team to work in our new, state of the art plant in Ali Pasa and move our operation towards the future.

 

Your Impact in This Role

As the Automation Engineer, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead Automation & Digitalization activities in Cine to ensure compliance with Sibelco regulations and with other requirements & constraints
• Continuous improvement by researching and developing new ideas or solutions that contribute to create systems in a cost-effective and efficient way
• Stay up to date with new engineering technologies (such as AI tools) and innovation in the industry
• Act as an Engineering & Operational interface to support Central Digitalization and Automation Team.
• Optimize, maintain, and repair the automation systems & instrumentation according to defined procedures, frequencies, and standards
• Maintain the systems from a hardware, software, and process instrumentation point of view
• Diagnose faults in automation systems and fix issues with PLCs, DCS, and SCADA
• Keep PLCs, field instruments and control interfaces in good shape
• Execute and follow the calibrations of the used instrumentation
• Apply the prescribed safety rules and execute LMRA (Last Minute Risk Assessment)  
• Establish good professional relations with Contractors and keep in close contact with the contractors on the different Sibelco sites

 

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Engineering (Automation, Electrical, Programming, Instrument, Computer, etc.)
• Focused expertise in either Automation, Electrical, Programming, Instrument, Computer engineering and basic understanding of the other specializations
• Experience with Scada InTouch as well as Siemens PLC is imperative
• 3-4 years professional experience in automation projects with experience working with field instruments, flow sensors and so forth
• Understanding of mining and mineral processing is an advantage
• Proactive approach and ability to work independently
• Experience with AI and digitalization projects is appreciated
• Systematic and solutions-orientated problem-solver
• Ability to plan, execute and evaluate a project
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP S4 Hana), advanced Excel and Power BI
• Fully proficient in English and Turkish is a must

Employee Type:

Permanent

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers

• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More

• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

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