Underground Automation Technician

New Gold Inc.; Emo Township; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Hybrid work model

Benefits package

Job summary

Coeur Mining is seeking an Underground Automation Technician for its Rainy River operation in Ontario. The role focuses on safe, reliable control and automation systems for underground operations, with hands-on troubleshooting and installation of automation equipment.

The position requires experience with Rockwell PLCs/HMIs, Modbus/Profibus/EtherNet/IP/OPC UA, and a strong safety mindset within an underground mining environment.

Qualifications

• Valid electrical license (309A or 442A) or Instrumentation & Control Technician certification (447A) or an engineering degree.
• Minimum of three years of experience supporting automation, instrumentation or electrical systems in underground mining.
• Experience programming, maintaining and troubleshooting Rockwell PLCs and HMIs.
• Experience integrating devices with Rockwell PLCs using Modbus, Profibus, EtherNet/IP and/or OPC UA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for underground control and automation systems; collaborate with maintenance and operations to improve performance.
• Maintain and troubleshoot basic to intermediate process control strategies for safe, efficient operations.
• Identify and implement control system improvements aligned with mine optimization priorities.

Skills

Analytical and troubleshooting skills

Effective communication

Safety-conscious

Education

Electrical license 309A or 442A; Instrumentation & Control Technician 447A; or engineering degree

Tools

Rockwell PLCs & HMIs

Modbus/Profibus/EtherNet/IP/OPC UA integration

Emerson DeltaV

SAP

Job description

Career Opportunities: Underground Automation Technician (8070)

Make an impact at an all-North American precious metals producer. New Gold is now part of Coeur Mining. Visit www.coeur.com to learn more.

Coeur Mining attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:

• A stimulating values-based work environment
• A culture of collaboration and inclusion
• Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
• A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement
• A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan

Coeur Mining is a growing, all-North American precious metals producer with seven operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine and Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota, the Rainy River gold mine in Ontario, Canada, and the New Afton copper-gold mine in British Columbia, Canada. In addition, Coeur owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur offers a flexible, hybrid work model and a culture built on safety, collaboration, and real opportunities to develop your career for those who want to grow alongside a company that is doing the same.

Rainy River

Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River mine is an open pit and underground, gold and silver producing, residential mine site.
The Rainy River mine, located adjacent to the Ontario/Minnesota border is 65 kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.

Applicants who reside in Northwestern Ontario and have experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the Northwest Ontario, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the Impact Benefits Agreement (IBA) and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Ontario communities. (Indigenous) Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.

About The Role

Position: Underground Automation Technician

Schedule: 5/2/4/3 or 14/14

Reports To: Underground Electrical General Supervisor

Position Overview

The Underground Automation Specialist supports the safe, reliable and efficient operation of underground control and automation systems. Working closely with operations, maintenance and technical teams, this role provides hands-on expertise in troubleshooting, maintaining and improving the systems that support mine production.

The position combines day-to-day technical support with the installation, commissioning and ongoing optimization of automation equipment, control systems and communication networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for underground control and automation systems, collaborating with maintenance and operations to implement, maintain and improve system performance.
• Maintain and troubleshoot basic and intermediate process control strategies to support safe, consistent and efficient operations.
• Identify and implement control system improvements aligned with mine optimization priorities and operational requirements.
• Take ownership of diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues involving regulatory controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), process monitoring systems, data historians and communication networks.
• Provide hands-on PLC and process control support, applying analytical and troubleshooting skills to help operations, maintenance and technical personnel resolve production issues.
• Assist with network design, hardware installation, equipment integration and commissioning of new or modified automation systems.
• Participate in operational meetings, providing technical input on system performance, recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• A valid Electrical license (309A or 442A), Instrumentation and Control Technician certification (447A), or an engineering degree in a related discipline.
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience supporting automation, instrumentation or electrical systems in an underground mining environment.
• Experience programming, maintaining and troubleshooting Rockwell PLCs and HMIs.
• Experience integrating devices and systems with Rockwell PLCs using Modbus, Profibus, EtherNet/IP and/or OPC UA.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify faults and develop practical solutions to operational problems.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with operations, maintenance and technical teams.
• A demonstrated commitment to safe work practices in an underground mining environment.

Considered Assets

• Experience with fibre-optic networks and managed network switches.
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV control systems.
• Experience using SAP.

The anticipated salary for this position will be between $130,000 to 135,000.

*Note: this employment opportunity is based on an actual current vacancy, not just for future consideration.

Why Coeur?

• Highly competitive base salary, compensation programs and an annual incentive program
• Extended health & Dental Benefit
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit
• Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. Coeur Mining does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by Coeur Mining will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.

Coeur Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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