Instrumentation Technician

Iamgold Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IAMGOLD is seeking an Instrumentation Technician for its Côté Gold project in Ontario. The role involves maintaining and calibrating instrumentation systems, ensuring operational reliability, and collaborating with team members. Candidates should have a college diploma and relevant experience in mining or mineral processing.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Bonus

Extended Health, Dental and Insurance Benefit Coverage

Health Spending Account

Fitness & Wellness Subsidy

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Registered Pension Plan with Company Match

Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match

Electric Vehicle Subsidy

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of related work experience.
• Previous experience in open pit mining or mineral processing is an asset.
• Proficiency in computer applications and maintenance software.

Responsibilities

• Safely repairs, maintains, calibrates, adjusts, and installs instrumentation.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and keep maintenance records.
• Mentor and train new team members.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

College diploma in electrical and/or instrumentation technician

Ontario Provincial or Inter-Provincial Instrumentation Technician License

Job description

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Job Description

Description

Improve the processes of today
Define the best practices of tomorrow

At Côté Gold, we focus on what we contribute, not just what we extract. We believe that in order for prosperity to be sustained, it must be shared, it must support the well-being of our employees and our communities, and it must be achieved with minimal impact to the environment.

Côté Gold is being developed in partnership with the Mattagami First Nation, Flying Post First Nation and Métis Nation of Ontario, Region 3.

The open-pit gold mine is a joint venture between IAMGOLD and Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. and is operated by IAMGOLD. We are located near Gogama, Ontario, with access to stable infrastructure and strong connections with our local communities.

IAMGOLD is committed to treating all people in a way that respects their dignity and independence. Should you require any support or accommodation during the recruitment process or otherwise, please notify us when you apply and we will work to meet your accessibility needs.

INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN

The Instrumentation Technician safely repairs, maintains, calibrates, adjusts and installs industrial measuring and controlling instrumentation throughout the mine and milling operation. The Instrumentation Technician works collaboratively with the team to deliver execution of the integrated plan and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Area 1:

Safely repairs, maintains, calibrates, adjusts and installs industrial measuring and controlling instrumentation throughout the mine and milling operation.

• Consult manufacturers manuals, circuit diagrams and blueprints to determine tests and maintenance procedures for instruments used for measuring and controlling flow, level, pressure, temperature, density, chemical composition and other variables.
• Read and interpret control schematics, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and process flow drawings.
• Inspect and test operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing devices and precision measuring instruments.
• Repair and adjust system components, such as sensors, transmitters and programmable logic controllers, or remove and replace defective parts.
• Calibrate components and instruments according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work and complete test, maintenance and calibration reports.
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records using the maintenance management system (Oracle eAM).
• Complete all work orders and document additional repairs performed on each task.
• Install control and measurement instruments on existing and new plant equipment and processes.
• Detailed teardown and repair of control valves, actuators and positioners. Reassembles, tunes and setup associated hardware.
• Consult with and advise process operators and process control technicians.
• Keep work area safe, clean, and well maintained. Take timely action to correct unsafe work conditions in the work area.
• Diagnose and anticipate any problems or potential failures and provide recommendations for solutions.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and used in accordance with company health and safety standards.

Area 2:

Operational excellence.

• Commit to continuous learning and improvement.
• Continually seek to improve your skills as an instrumentation technician.
• Watch for inefficiencies or problems.
• Ensure problems and inefficiencies are shared with others.
• Work collaboratively to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Consider risk along the five dimensions (throughput, time, quality, sustainability and cost).

Area 3:

Work collaboratively with others to deliver operational reliability.

• Coordinate with other team members on site to meet shift deliverables.
• Mentor and train new team members.
• Participate in and lend your expertise to the team.
• Communicate clearly and effectively using the tools provided.
• Ensure equipment logs and shift logs are accurate and complete.
• Ensure any deficiencies are communicated to the appropriate team members for follow up.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver on our commitment to our team, our communities, the environment, and our shareholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements and Nice To Haves

minimum qualifications, formal education, certifications or equivalents

• College diploma in electrical and/or instrumentation technician or another related field.
• Ontario Provincial or Inter-Provincial Instrumentation Technician License is preferred.
• Apprentices may be considered in accordance with business and legislative requirements.

Work experience - Nature & Length

• A minimum of 4 years of related work experience.
• Previous experience in open pit mining or mineral processing (specifically gold processing) is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in computer applications and maintenance software.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

What We Offer

IAMGOLD believes in rewarding outstanding performance with an equally outstanding total rewards package. Our attractive offerings include:

● Competitive Salary and Bonus ● Extended Health, Dental and Insurance Benefit Coverage ● Health Spending Account ● Fitness & Wellness Subsidy ● Employee & Family Assistance Program ● Registered Pension Plan with Company Match ● Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match ● TFSA & RRSP ● Electric Vehicle Subsidy

Empowering People – Extraordinary Performance

I AMGOLD is a leading mid-tier gold producer and developer based in Canada, with operating mines in North America and West Africa. Throughout our 30 year history, we have demonstrated our commitment to responsible and sustainable mining practices, and our Zero Harm commitment ensures that we continually strive to reach the highest standards in human health and safety, minimize our impact on the environment and support the development of the local communities in which we proudly operate.

At IAMGOLD we believe that by engaging, empowering and supporting each other, we can achieve extraordinary performance. Our core values guide us; we are driven to excellence in everything we do, we are accountable and operate with transparency, we conduct ourselves with respect and embrace diversity, we grow with teamwork, learning and innovation.

IAMGOLD is proud to be recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.

Primary Location

Primary Location

: Canada

Work Locations

Work Locations

: 06 - Cote Gold Mine Site IAMGOLD Corp, Côté Gold Division 3 Mesomikenda Lake RdPO Box 100 Gogama P0M 1W0

Job

Job

: Operations

Organization

Organization

: Cote Gold

Job Posting

Job Posting

: May 23, 2025, 1:30:11 PM

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