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Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you will be part of the Energy & Infrastructure Department. You will be responsible for leading process improvement, implementation, design, and reliability initiatives, among others, for the different instrumentation and control systems of the mine in multiple fields of expertise such as water management, ore processing, heating systems, ventilation, and more for our underground and surface operations. 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.
- Ensure standardization of the programming for the Meadowbank Complex;
- Evaluate and coordinate work orders with the supervisors to prioritize and plan the work according to the need of the Meadowbank Complex;
- Take charge of ongoing and future instrumentation projects, including the engineering design (self-performed or with the help of consultants);
- Work closely with operations to optimize instrumentation & control systems;
- Work closely with the OT/IT department to execute work according the company standards;
- Develop and follow up on initiative implementation plans;
- Develop and optimize the control strategy & sequence;
- Support process regulation by troubleshooting and modifying control loops, recommending ideas or new technology and promoting best practices;
- Analyze failures and propose solutions;
- Write functional descriptions;
- Act as gate keeper for all new system purchases to ensure respect of specifications and optimal integration;
- Develop the team through coaching and training;
- Support the supervisor in the identification of targets and budget needs.
- Electrical, Automation/Instrumentation or Programming Engineering Degree or related Diploma;
- Be registered under a Canadian Engineering association is considered an asset;
- 5-8 years of experience in the instrumentation & control field;
- Wonderware system knowledge is considered an asset;
- Solid understanding of underground mining, ore processing systems, construction standards, preventative maintenance and reliability;
- Automation knowledge is an asset;
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD;
- Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
Note that the official working language at Meadowbank Complex is English.
- Schedule: 14 days of work, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest;
- 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.