Specialist, AutomationNew

Glencore Canada; Sparwood; Presencial; CAD 95.000 - 112.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Two Annual Bonus Plans

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Retirement Package

Health Lifestyle Account

Descripción de la vacante

Elk Valley Resources (EVR), part of the Glencore Group, is seeking a Specialist, Automation, Processing Systems in British Columbia to design, implement and maintain advanced processing technologies.

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Supervisor, the role focuses on process automation, remote operations, HMI, optimization, and safety systems, within a collaborative on-site team in Sparwood.

Formación

• Minimum two years experience working on industrial process control systems.
• Background in instrumentation and automation and control systems.
• Electrical, Instrumentation Technologist or Mechanics with an Automation focus or related bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to understand and develop control systems from P&ID, control narratives, and function diagrams.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external teams to troubleshoot technical problems and provide solutions.
• Define, implement, support, and continuously improve innovative systems that optimize safety, sustainability, productivity, and efficiency including advanced analytics and advanced process control.
• Work as part of a highly collaborative team with a focus on delivering value and sharing best practices across operations.
• Provide design and implementation support to major projects including green field projects.
• Develop and maintain documentation of standards and best practices.

Conocimientos

Industrial process control

PLC programming

HMI programming

Instrumentation

Automation

Control systems

Educación

Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist or Mechanic with Automation focus

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

PLC programming software

HMI software

Descripción del empleo

Job highlights

• Processing
• Elk Valley Resources
• On-Site

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

EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.

Application Deadline: October 23rd, 2026

What We Offer

At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys. EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development. We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions. We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

About The Role

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Supervisor, the Specialist, Automation, Processing Systems is responsible for safely delivering and maintaining a diverse set of technology that is redefining the way we operate our mineral processing. Technologies include process automation, remote operations, human machine interfaces, optimization systems, and operator safety systems. To be successful, we are looking for someone with strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, who can translate technical information to gain consensus from staff with varying backgrounds, someone who can work independently in a distributed team with a collaborative approach to problem solving, who is detail oriented, but also able to think strategically. Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!

Benefits

• Two Annual Bonus Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Retirement Package
• Health Lifestyle Account

In This Role You Will

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Collaborate closely with internal and external teams troubleshoot technical problems and provide solutions
• Define, implement, support, and continuously improve innovative systems that optimize safety, sustainability, productivity, and efficiency including, advanced analytics, and advanced process control
• Work as a part of a highly collaborative team with a focus on delivering value and promoting sharing of practices across operations
• Provide design and implementation support to major projects including green field projects
• Develop and maintain documentation of standards and best practices

Requirements

• Minimum two years experience working on industrial process control systems, programming PLC and HMI Systems with a background in instrumentation and automation and control systems
• Electrical, Instrumentation Technologist or Mechanics with an Automation focus or related field, or bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related subject area
• Ability to understand and develop control systems from engineering documents such as P&ID's, control narratives, and function diagrams
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent

Salary:

$95,000 - $112,000 CAD/year. The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

As part of our recruitment process, EVR uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information. Personal information provided in your application and interview may be processed by these tools. Your information will be handled in accordance with EVR's Recruitment Privacy Policy, which you can view here.

About EVR

EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.