Mining Process Automation E&I Technician

Kinross Gold Corporation; Republic (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Stock purchase option

Basic life insurance

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation in Washington State seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair and optimize process control systems for the mill and filter plant. You will ensure safe, reliable operation by applying expertise in automation, instrumentation and controls, working with Operations and Maintenance to minimize downtime and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires experience with electrical systems, PLCs, HMIs and SCADA, plus CMMS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Electrical or Instrumentation Journeyman certification or equivalent training.
• 3–7 years of experience in electrical/instrumentation maintenance in mining/heavy industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, motor controls, and industrial power distribution.
• Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred), HMIs, and SCADA systems.
• Proficiency in instrumentation, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, loop diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (JDE preferred) and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of MSHA/OSHA regulations and safe electrical practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and program control systems (MCCs, VFDs, sensors).
• Calibrate process instrumentation (flow, pressure, level, temperature).
• Troubleshoot DCS, PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Diagnose electrical/instrumentation failures to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Read schematics, P&IDs; support commissioning/start-up.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and electrical codes.
• Document work in CMMS (JDE) with findings and actions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Maintenance for reliability.
• Identify process improvements and cost reductions.
• Assist with troubleshooting filter plant systems.

Skills

Electrical systems

Motor controls

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMIs

SCADA systems

Instrumentation

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Electrical/Instrumentation Journeyman certification

Tools

PLCs (Allen-Bradley)

HMI

SCADA

CMMS (JDE)

MS Office

Job description

Kinross Gold Corporation in Washington State seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair and optimize process control systems for the mill and filter plant. You will ensure safe, reliable operation by applying expertise in automation, instrumentation and controls, working with Operations and Maintenance to minimize downtime and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires experience with electrical systems, PLCs, HMIs and SCADA, plus CMMS