Ricardo Gonzalez

Experience

1. Process Controls Engineer Ii

   Nevada Gold Mines

   Nov 2025 — Present

   Led cross-functional initiatives to stabilize and modernize critical control systems within a complex gold processing operation, improving operational reliability, safety alignment, and data-driven decision making.Partnered with operations, maintenance, engineering, and safety leadership to align on requirements and execute improvements to safety-critical systems, navigating ambiguity and driving consensus across stakeholder groups under high-pressure conditions.Designed and implemented control system integrations within ABB Symphony Plus (S+), including deployment of Modbus-enabled instrumentation (e.g, in-line analyzers and weight scale systems), transforming fragmented and undocumented logic into structured, maintainable control architectures.Re-engineered legacy relay-based and ad hoc control schemes into scalable, transparent system designs, improving troubleshooting efficiency, operator clarity, and long-term system resilience.Developed automated alarm reporting and analytics workflows, enabling improved visibility into plant performance, reducing noise, and supporting more effective prioritization and cross-functional accountability.Established ISA-95-aligned data structures within the PI System to standardize asset hierarchies and signal organization, creating a foundation for advanced analytics, digital integration, and future AI-enabled optimization.Acted as a key bridge between field operations and control system design, translating complex process behavior into practical control strategies that deliver measurable improvements in stability and performance.This role continues to strengthen my ability to operate in high-ambiguity environments where aligning stakeholders, structuring complex systems, and delivering pragmatic solutions are what drives durable operational impact.

Education

• University of Nevada, Reno

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mine Engineering - Process Metallurgy

• Western Governors University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Technology