Automation Engineer

Job highlights

• Willingness to work underground,in rugged / dusty/noisy conditions,in rotational shifts or extended hours during operational needs and breakdowns.
• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Electrical,Electronics,Instrumentation,Mechatronics,Automation or a related discipline.
• RCT certification is advantageous
• Experience with tele-remote or autonomous mining equipment is preferred

Job Summary

Position :Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Follow Epiroc and site safety requirements, including PPE, permits, isolation/LOTO and underground work procedures; report hazards and system abnormalities promptly.
• Support installation, integration, testing and commissioning of RCT tele-remote systems on underground loaders and equipment from different OEMs. Configure and maintain approved system software, communications, controls, firmware and operational settings.
• Perform pre-inspections, preventive maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, adjustments, calibration and functional testing as per RCT guidelines. Inspect and maintain wiring, connectors, sensors, cameras, antennas, control panels, equipment mounting, tele-huts and Area Access Panels.
• Diagnose electrical, automation, control, communication and network faults; repair or replace components within approved scope and restore operation safely.
• Monitor network latency, data transfer and surface-to-underground connectivity; investigate and escalate unresolved issues with complete diagnostic evidence.
• Prepare root-cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions for recurring breakdowns and performance issues.
• Coordinate with operators, banksmen, HZL foremen, site teams and remote technical support on loader status, location, priorities and safe recovery.
• Maintain daily/weekly maintenance records and monthly reports covering breakdowns, calibration, network performance, availability, software changes and spare-parts usage.
• Recommend critical spares and special tools, support inventory follow-up, and participate in technical training and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications Experience

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Automation or a related discipline.
• Preferred: 2-5 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, heavy equipment, mining machinery, remote-control systems or underground operations. Experience with tele-remote or autonomous mining equipment is preferred. RCT certification is advantageous; otherwise, completion of required RCT training is mandatory.
• Electrical schematics, field wiring, connectors, power supplies, sensors, cameras, antennas and control panels.
• PLC/control-system fundamentals, automation logic and systematic fault diagnosis.
• Industrial networking, wireless/coaxial communication, latency monitoring and data-transfer checks.
• Software/firmware configuration, version control, calibration, functional testing, preventive maintenance and root-cause analysis
• Valid statutory/site competency, electrical license or underground mine experience is an advantage, where applicable.

Key competencies

• Strong safety focus, problem-solving ability, teamwork, documentation discipline and customer-facing communication.
• Ability to work independently at remote mine sites and coordinate with local and remote support teams.
• Willingness to work underground, in rugged/dusty/noisy conditions, in rotational shifts or extended hours during operational needs and breakdowns.
• Willingness to travel and complete applicable medical, safety, induction and competency requirements

Location: Udaipur

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