Technician - Instrumentation (Fly-In Fly-Out)

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Baker Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking an Instrumentation Technician in Baker Lake, Canada. You will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of instrumentation systems and performing electrical tasks related to motors. The ideal candidate has a College Degree in Instrumentation and Control, at least 5 years of experience, and strong English communication skills. This role involves a 14-day work schedule followed by 14 days off, with accommodations provided on site.

Benefits

Accommodations and meals provided on site

Charter flights to and from the mine site

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as an Instrumentation Technician.
• A valid Electrical Journeyman license is an asset.
• Must pass a Speexx English language assessment.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain instrumentation and control equipment.
• Troubleshoot using the PLC.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Instrumentation systems knowledge

Electric motor maintenance

Communicative in English

Education

College Degree in Instrumentation and Control

Tools

AutoCAD

Wonderware

Job description

Reporting to the Supervisor – Energy Maintenance, you will be part of the Energy & Infrastructure Department. You will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of all equipment related to instrumentation and control for the process plant. In addition, you will perform various electrical tasks related to motors as well as tasks related to the PLC. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved, while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s culture, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

Responsibilities:

• Work on instruments such as transducers, gas detectors, weight meters, flow controllers, and various chemical process analyzers and sensors, ensuring all systems are wired to communicate with the PLC;
• Responsible for instrumentation equipment maintenance;
• Perform field work and troubleshooting using the PLC;
• Perform tuning and equipment adjustments;
• Ensure that the instrument readings are reliable and accurate at all times;
• Perform drawing updates with AutoCad;
• Build and maintain instrumentation data sheets;
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment;
• Report all near-misses and incidents to the supervisor;
• Any other duties required by the Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• College Degree in Instrumentation and Control or equivalent;
• 5 years of experience as an Instrumentation Technician;
• A valid Electrical Journeyman license, license C or equivalent, would be considered an asset;
• Wonderware system knowledge is required;
• Strong ability to effectively communicate in English (oral and written). Selected candidates must attain a passing mark on a Speexx English language assessment.

Your Work Schedule:

• Schedule: 14 days of work, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest; flights departing from all communities in the Kivalliq region, Mirabel or Val-d’Or, Quebec.
• Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides charter flights to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.