Instrumentation Technician

Orla Mining; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Ontario is seeking a motivated Certified Instrumentation Technician to join their Electrical Team. The role involves providing maintenance support for process control systems, ensuring equipment effectiveness, and contributing to safety and efficiency improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial instrumentation and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a heavy industrial environment, preferably mining.
• Advanced computer literacy with programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support to all process control systems and equipment.
• Develop and maintain PLC programming in collaboration with electrical staff.
• Participate actively in maintenance shutdowns, including planning and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-oriented

Education

Post-secondary Instrumentation Technician/Technology Diploma

Certificate of Qualification – Industrial Instrumentation Technician

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Instrumentation Technician

Musselwhite Mine

Orla Mining is striving to be the emerging gold producer of choice with a geographically diversified asset base, a prospective development and exploration portfolio, an experienced management team with a successful track record, and a high-quality board and shareholder base.

Orla operates the Camino Rojo Oxide Gold Mine, a gold and silver open-pit heap leach mine, located in Zacatecas State, Central Mexico. This low-cost operation is 100% owned by Orla, covers over 139,000 hectares, and includes a large sulphide mineral endowment beneath the oxide resources. We are also advancing permitting and development on our South Railroad Project, a feasibility-stage, open-pit heap leach project located on the prolific Carlin trend in Nevada. This project is part of our larger South Carlin Complex, which includes a prospective land package. We recently acquired the Musselwhite Mine in Northern Ontario on Lake Opapimiskan, a gold mine with over 25 years of operating history. The Musselwhite Mine offers potential to expand resources and mine life for years to come.

Orla is committed to building a legacy of excellence, respect, and sustainable value through responsible gold mining. We aim to create a net positive benefit for all stakeholders and leave a lasting legacy beyond our mines' operational life. Our approach involves building and operating high-quality mines supported by an experienced team. We are custodians of our assets and the environments in which we operate, fostering a culture of excellence, care, and respect.

Purpose:

The Maintenance Department aims to foster a safe and efficient work environment, minimize downtime, and ensure optimal equipment effectiveness through proactive maintenance practices. We seek a motivated, Certified Instrumentation Technician to join our Electrical Team. This position reports to the Electrical Team Leaders.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide maintenance support to all process control systems and equipment on surface and underground.
• Develop and maintain PLC programming in collaboration with electrical staff and external support.
• Minimize downtime and ensure equipment effectiveness through quality installation and proactive maintenance.
• Contribute to maintenance and reliability improvement initiatives and process control design reviews.
• Support installation activities for construction projects on surface and underground within your expertise.
• Provide process control installation, maintenance, and repair support to mill and underground operations, and surface facilities.
• Participate actively in maintenance shutdowns, including planning and execution.
• Foster a safe and efficient work environment, ensuring safety and effectiveness.
• Contribute ideas to improve safety, efficiency, and service delivery.

Skills and Experience:

• Certificate of Qualification – Industrial Instrumentation Technician in Ontario.
• Post-secondary Instrumentation Technician/Technology Diploma from an accredited institution.
• Membership or affiliation with professional organizations such as SMRP, OACETT, CSA, IEEE.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a heavy industrial environment, preferably mining.
• Advanced computer literacy with programming skills.
• Knowledge of Ontario Electrical Safety Code, M421-00, and CAN-CSA Z462 standards.
• Leadership qualities demonstrated through experience and training.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push 25 lbs.
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental protection.
• Team-oriented with positive interaction skills and adaptability to change.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Working Conditions:

The schedule for this position is 14 days on and 14 days off, with 12-hour shifts.