Automation and Instrumentation Technician

Ur-Energy Inc.; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathfinder Mines Corporation, an Ur-Energy company, seeks an Automation & Instrumentation Technician to join our Shirley Basin operation in Wyoming. You will support day-to-day PLC and automation system design, programming, maintenance, and commissioning for header houses, plants, and broader operations across multiple vendor platforms.

The role emphasizes Siemens PCS7, TIA Portal, Ignition, and Aveva PI Historian, with responsibilities spanning project design, installation, and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, plus 1 year of automation or controls experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of automation or controls experience (including relevant internship, co-op, or hands-on work)

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and commission PLCs and automation systems.
• Modify and maintain automation systems to meet evolving operational requirements.
• Develop automation and control software programs to support operational requirements.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, design, and deploy automation solutions using Siemens PCS7 and TIA Portal, Ignition, and Aveva PI Historian.
• Support the full project lifecycle: design, installation, commissioning, closure, and inspections.
• Provide technical input throughout the project lifecycle to inform scope, design decisions, and system improvements.
• Manage time effectively to meet project milestones and deadlines.
• Ensure compliance and quality standards are met on all projects.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across electrical systems and automation equipment, from field wiring to control logic.
• Collaborate with IT to align OT systems with broader infrastructure, security, and data integration needs.
• Coordinate with Construction, Maintenance, and other departments to ensure reliability and uptime of assigned systems.
• Serve as a technical resource across IT, OT, and automation disciplines, supporting colleagues and building team capability.
• Support mine sites and operations across the company.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI

DCS experience

Ladder Logic

Function Block Diagram

Structured Text

SCADA

Python

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Siemens PCS7

TIA Portal

Ignition

Aveva PI Historian

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Job description

Automation & Instrumentation Technician

Pathfinder Mines Corporation | Shirley Basin, WY | Full-Time, Nonexempt

Pathfinder Mines Corporation, an Ur-Energy company, is looking for an Automation & Instrumentation Technician to join our team at the Shirley Basin operation in Wyoming. This role supports day-to-day PLC and automation system design, programming, maintenance, and commissioning for header houses, plants, and broader company operations --- spanning both information technology and operational technology and contributing directly to the reliability and performance of critical infrastructure across multiple vendor platforms and control system environments.

What You'll Do

PLC & Automation Systems

• Build, configure, and commission PLCs and automation systems
• Modify and maintain automation systems to meet evolving operational requirements, contributing to improved coding standards and practices
• Develop automation and control software programs to support operational requirements
• Troubleshoot, maintain, design, and deploy automation solutions using Siemens PCS7 and TIA Portal, Ignition, and Aveva PI Historian

Project Support

• Support the full project lifecycle: design, installation, commissioning, closure, and inspections
• Provide technical input throughout the project lifecycle to inform scope, design decisions, and system improvements
• Manage time effectively to meet project milestones and deadlines
• Ensure compliance and quality standards are met on all projects

Technical & Collaboration

• Diagnose and resolve issues across electrical systems and automation equipment, from field wiring to control logic
• Collaborate with IT to align operational technology systems with broader infrastructure, security, and data integration needs
• Coordinate with Construction, Maintenance, and other departments to ensure reliability and uptime of assigned systems
• Serve as a technical resource across IT, OT, and automation disciplines, supporting colleagues and building team capability
• Support mine sites and operations across the company

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience (one Of The Following)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, plus 1 year of automation or controls experience
• Minimum of 5 years of automation or controls experience (including relevant internship, co-op, or hands-on work)

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience building, programming, and troubleshooting control system components (DCS, PLC, HMI) across multiple vendor platforms such as Siemens and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell
• Familiarity with industrial programming languages such as Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram (FBD), or Structured Text (ST)
• Strong computer proficiency, with the ability to quickly adapt to and work across multiple software environments including programming, historian, and SCADA platforms
• Basic scripting ability (e.g., Python or SQL) for data historian and SCADA integration is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Solid foundational math skills, including ratios, percentages, and unit conversions
• Ability to apply common sense and follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and cross‑functional teams

Work Environment

This role is based at our Shirley Basin site and is regularly active: walking, standing, and frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, with occasional sitting. The po ition requires regularly lifting up to 25 lbs, frequently up to 50 lbs, and occasionally up to 100 lbs. Work is regularly performed around mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and routine industrial hazards (which may include fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock), in a moderate‑to‑loud noise environment. The role may occasionally require climbing ladders to heights of 20-- 30 feet and operating heavy equipment.

Why Join Us

You’ll be part of a team that keeps critical uranium ISR mining infrastructure running safely and reliably, with the opportunity to work hands‑on across leading automation platforms and grow your expertise in both IT and OT disciplines.

Pathfinder Mines Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.