Mining Process Engineer

ALS; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Additional vacation days

Business support for education or training

Access to learning and development opportunities

Job summary

ALS is seeking a Mining Process Engineer to design and build intelligent control systems that enhance performance at mining operations. This role involves both hands-on programming and process optimisation, ensuring high-quality and safety standards.

Candidates must have a degree in Engineering or Computer Science and 5+ years of relevant experience. The position offers an estimated annual salary between $115,000 - $135,000, as well as comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience designing, testing, and commissioning industrial control systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in PLC and SCADA programming across any major platform.

Responsibilities

• Develop, commission, and optimise PLC and SCADA systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot control system faults.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and version control.

Skills

PLC and SCADA/HMI programming

Process control understanding in mining environments

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with Linux environments

Familiarity with data analytics and visualisation tools

Education

Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Python

C/C++

Bash

SQL

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

Travel

Frequent international travel required to remote locations.

About the Position

The Mining Process Engineer designs and builds intelligent control systems that transform plant performance at mining and mineral processing operations. Working across the full control stack, from field instrumentation and PLCs to SCADA, advanced process control (APC), and data historian systems. This role combines hands‑on programming with real‑world process optimisation to deliver measurable results for our clients.

Specific Responsibilities

• Use correct methods in accordance with established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality;
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;
• Develop, commission, and optimise PLC, SCADA, and advanced process control (APC) systems;
• Diagnose and troubleshoot control system faults and performance issues;
• Write and maintain applications in Python, C/C++, Bash, SQL, and other scripting languages;
• Configure and commission historian, analytics, and reporting systems;
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation across projects;
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, drawings, and version control;
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in PLC and SCADA/HMI programming across any major platform;
• Understanding of process control in mineral processing or mining environments;
• Hands‑on familiarity with industrial networks and communications protocols;
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset with excellent attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently on complex systems and collaborate effectively with plant operators and engineers;
• Experience with Linux‑based environments (Arch Linux experience highly regarded);
• Experience with APC, data analytics, historians, and data visualisation tools (asset);
• PCB design or microcontroller experience (asset).

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Computer Science (Electrical, Mechatronics, or related field);
• 5+ years experience designing, testing, and commissioning industrial control systems.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit at a desk and perform general office work, including periodic sedentary responsibilities;
• Manual dexterity to perform intricate and/or repetitive tasks;
• Wear issued personal protective equipment (PPE) when required on client sites;
• This role involves a mix of office‑based engineering (Monday–Friday, 8‑hour days) and client site commissioning on FIFO rosters (8/6, 4/3, or 2/2), with typical site shifts of 12 hours; domestic and international travel required.
• You may be exposed to unpleasant odours and industrial hazards at client processing facilities.

Our benefits include

• An estimated annual salary of $115,000 - $135,000 at the time of posting. Individual compensation is determined by factors such as job‑related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training.
• Comprehensive benefit package specific to your work status (including extended medical, dental, and vision coverage, access to company perks, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs)
• Additional vacation days for years of service
• Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company
• Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e‑learnings and more)

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.