Automation Specialist

Glencore; Timmins; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking an Automation Specialist to enhance automation technology integration into operations. The role involves supporting PLC systems, optimizing performance, and providing technical assistance to maintenance teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong electrical engineering backgrounds and experience in mining environments, ensuring operational efficiency and safety.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Bonus plan

Comprehensive range of benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in an industrial environment supporting PLCs and control systems.
• Knowledge of Condition Based Monitoring processes considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and optimizing performance of automation systems.
• Providing technical support to the electrical maintenance team.
• Identifying opportunities for mine operations to benefit from automation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Ingenuity

Creativity

Team Player

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Technologist diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

EAMS (Mincom Ellipse)

ProWorx NXT

Concept

Control Expert

Job description

Position Overview:

Reporting to Kidd Operations’ Automation Systems Supervisor, the Specialist’s primary objective is to support the integration of automation technology projects into mine operation activities and to assure optimal performance. The position will also act as a technical resource to maintenance tradespersons assisting with validating technical performance specs, troubleshooting challenging issues or failure analysis and various improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring, tracking and optimizing performance of automation systems
• Identifying opportunities for mine operations to further benefit from the advantages of automation
• Support the PLC and network by completing software modifications, troubleshooting and hardware upgrades
• Provide technical support to the electrical maintenance team on AC drives, control systems and instrumentation
• Provide support for the site’s power metering and distribution system
• Provide engineering support for electrical/instrumentation projects with design and construction drawings
• Identify, recommend and/or implement changes designed to improve procedures, equipment performance, working
• conditions and product quality to maximize safety and efficiency
• Work with all supervisors to ensure maximum performance of plant systems
  
  

Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering degree or Technologist diploma, professional designation considered an asset
• Proficient at Schneider PLC related software (ProWorx NXT, Concept, Control Expert) and networking (Modbus, MB+, MB-TCP).
• A minimum of 5 year's experience in an industrial environment supporting PLC’s, drives and other controls systems on crushers, mills, pumps, conveyors, etc. with a mining background would be a strong asset
• Experience in various Condition Based Monitoring processes would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, EAMS (Mincom Ellipse), and project management
• Critical skills include, leadership, communication, ingenuity, creativity, and team player
  
  

Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 10-hour shifts (Kidd Operations reserves the right to modify working schedules as necessary, in accordance with applicable notice requirements and labor regulations.)

We offer a competitive wage and bonus plan complemented by a comprehensive range of benefits. Candidates must ensure that progressive, sustainable improvements within the department are consistent with business objectives and our health, safety, environmental and community policies.

Kidd Operations is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information. Information will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodation is available through our Recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Company: Kidd Operations, a Glencore Company