Automation Technician - Red Lake Mine

About the role

Evolution Mining is recruiting an Automation Technician for its Red Lake operations in Northwestern Ontario, a site with three underground mines and two processing plants. The role provides technical support for industrial automation, controls and programming, underground and surface, and is to fill an existing vacancy. The roster is 14 days on and 14 days off, 12-hour shifts; residential is preferred but FIFO and DIDO are open, with access to camp accommodation. The salary range is $111,100 to $140,000 CAD.

Key responsibilities

• Program, upgrade and maintain PLCs, HMIs and DCS systems
• Troubleshoot PLCs and control systems, and assist instrumentation and electrical personnel
• Maintain, update, document and backup software applications
• Help with fiber optic and copper communication networks
• Support operations with control systems, working with underground and mill departments
• Update AutoCAD drawings and the drawing database for instrumentation and electrical projects
• Program and maintain energy management system modifications
• Report work completion, generate reports as required and keep drawings and prints up to date

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in instrumentation, electrical, industrial automation or a related field
• 2 years of experience as an Automation Technician, Systems Integrator or Controls Engineer
• Ability to create and interpret electrical drawings, good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and strong written and verbal communication

Required skills

• PLC, HMI and distributed control systems programming
• Foxboro, Wonderware and ION software
• Allen Bradley and GE Fanuc equipment
• VFD and auto controls
• IP networks and wireless technologies
• MS Office

What we offer

• Relocation assistance and study assistance
• Defined contribution pension plan, quarterly performance bonus and employee referral bonuses
• Life, disability and health and dental coverage, plus a recreation centre with pool and weight room