September 2026 Operational Technology Co-op (Various)

Elk Valley Resources; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial assistance for travel expenses

Hands‑on experience

Mentorship from specialists

Competitive edge for future positions

Job summary

Elk Valley Resources seeks several motivated individuals for roles in Industrial Networking, Operational Technology, or Telemetry, located in Sparwood, British Columbia. Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Engineering. Responsibilities include designing network architectures, monitoring systems, and ensuring data quality. This opportunity provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and potential for professional roles post-graduation. Benefits include travel assistance and competitive skill development.

Qualifications

• Working towards an Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Motivated self-starters capable of managing multiple projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain industrial network architectures.
• Monitor OT servers and patch assets.
• Support data quality for mining equipment connectivity.
• Configuration and management of network equipment.

Skills

Creative problem solving

Good communication skills

Organization skills

Understanding of Windows environment

Proficient in C, C++, Power Shell, SQL, Python

Knowledge of Cisco switches, Fortinet firewall, IoT/edge devices

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

WhatsUp Gold

ServiceNow

SCADA and historian integrations

Power BI

Job description

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group and is committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.

Start Date: September 2026
Duration: 8-12 months
Vacancies: Various (Industrial Networking, Operational Technology and Telemetry)

In this role, you will (Industrial Networking)

• Design, implement, and maintain industrial network architectures supporting OT systems (LAN/WAN/WLAN).
• Support networking for control systems including PLCs, SCADA, DCS, HMIs, historians, and safety systems.
• Configure and manage industrial Ethernet and fieldbus networks (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP).
• Maintain documentation and communication.
• Network Equipment Configuration (Cisco switches, Fortinet firewalls, and Cisco wireless access points).
• Support OT network systems and site operations.
• Network Monitoring and logging data.
• Support the team in current and new projects and initiatives.

In this role, you will (Operational Technology)

• Proactive monitoring of OT servers, workstations, and other systems.
• Patching of OT assets.
• Computer imaging for new projects and upgrades.
• ServiceNow backlog management and incident response.
• Documentation, including maintenance of OT asset list and data flow diagrams.
• WhatsUpGold configuration for monitoring of assets.

In this role, you will (Telemetry)

• Server maintenance for production of telemetry applications, including server commissioning, decommissioning, patching, monitoring, and improving reliability.
• Contribute to EVR's data quality by monitoring connectivity of mining equipment and their data collection systems.
• Support EVR's asset health platform including data pipelines, time series database, and visualization web app.

Requirements

• Working towards an Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Motivated self-starters with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Creative problem solving, good communication and organization skills with solid understanding of Windows environment.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, willing to work outdoors, and able to operate vehicles at our operations in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the capability to communicate complex ideas to all levels and partners.
• Proven ability to learn innovative technologies and platforms quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
• Understanding of WhatsUp Gold, ServiceNow, PLCs, IO servers, C, C++, Power shell, SQL, Python, Cisco switches, Fortinet firewall, Cisco wireless access points, RTUs, PLCs, IoT/edge devices, SCADA and historian integrations, Power BI is an asset (Depends on the role).

Benefits

• Financial assistance for travel expenses and co-op fees.
• Hands‑on experience applying academic knowledge to real‑world mining operations, fostering technical skill development.
• Mentorship and guidance offered by seasoned specialists.
• Competitive edge, securing primary consideration for professional positions upon graduation.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy pre‑employment drug screening and reference checks.
Salary is commensurate with the number of academic semesters and prior co‑op experiences completed.