Job Description

Senior Electrical / Instrumentation / Control Engineer

Company: Zijin Mining Group (Eritrea Operations)

Location: Asmara, Eritrea

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Engineering, Automation & Plant Operations

Experience Required: 8–15 Years

Salary: USD 5,000 – 9,000 per month (based on qualifications, certifications, and project experience)

Reports To: Engineering Director

Job Overview

Zijin Mining Group is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical / Instrumentation / Control Engineer to support critical industrial operations, automation systems, power distribution infrastructure, and process control initiatives within its Eritrean operations. The successful candidate will oversee electrical engineering projects, instrumentation systems, plant automation, and operational reliability programs.

This role is ideal for professionals seeking electrical engineering jobs in Eritrea, instrumentation engineer jobs in Asmara, and control systems engineer jobs in Eritrea.

Candidates looking for additional technical opportunities can review openings through jobs in Eritrea

Key Responsibilities

• Design, review, and optimize electrical distribution systems.
• Manage instrumentation and control engineering activities for industrial facilities.
• Supervise installation, commissioning, and maintenance of control systems.
• Develop automation solutions to improve plant efficiency.
• Configure PLC, SCADA, DCS, and industrial communication systems.
• Conduct power system studies and equipment reliability assessments.
• Review technical specifications and engineering drawings.
• Lead troubleshooting of electrical and automation failures.
• Coordinate engineering contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ensure compliance with international safety and electrical standards.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering documentation, and project schedules.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and plant modernization projects.

Professionals searching for engineering jobs in Asmara, industrial automation jobs in Eritrea, and power systems engineer jobs are encouraged to apply.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master’s Degree is advantageous.
• Professional engineering registration preferred.
• Industry certifications in PLC, SCADA, or automation systems are highly desirable.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience in mining, manufacturing, power generation, industrial processing, or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience with automation and control systems.
• Strong background in commissioning and plant operations.

Applicants with experience in industrial engineering jobs in Eritrea, mining jobs in Eritrea, and energy sector jobs in Eritrea will receive strong consideration.

Core Competencies

• Electrical Power Distribution
• Instrumentation Engineering
• Process Automation
• PLC Programming
• SCADA Systems
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Industrial Networking
• Power System Analysis
• Reliability Engineering
• Preventive Maintenance
• Technical Project Management
• Engineering Design Review
• Control System Integration
• Root Cause Analysis
• Contractor Management

Training & Development

Selected candidates will receive advanced training in:

• Industrial automation technologies.
• High-voltage electrical systems.
• Advanced PLC and SCADA platforms.
• Asset reliability management.
• Safety leadership programs.
• Project execution and engineering management.

Professionals interested in broader regional opportunities may also review engineering vacancies through jobs in Ghana for opportunities across industrial and infrastructure sectors.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive international compensation package.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Housing allowance.
• Medical insurance.
• Transportation assistance.
• Professional certification support.
• Annual leave and travel benefits.
• Career development opportunities.

Career Progression Opportunities

Successful candidates may advance into:

• Engineering Manager
• Automation Manager
• Electrical Superintendent
• Technical Services Manager
• Project Director
• Operations Manager

This position is particularly attractive for professionals seeking senior engineer jobs in Eritrea, automation engineer jobs, electrical manager jobs, and control systems specialist jobs.

Additional Industry Opportunities

Candidates interested in engineering careers throughout Africa may also explore opportunities available through Jobs in South Africa covering mining, industrial automation, and power infrastructure sectors.

For North African engineering vacancies, professionals may review opportunities listed at jobs in Egypt including electrical, instrumentation, and industrial engineering positions.

Application Deadline

Applications will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified.