Control System Engineer in Training (EIT)

at  B2Gold Nunavut

THE COMPANY

B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, a mine under construction in northern Canada and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland. B2Gold forecasts total consolidated gold production of between 860,000 and 940,000 ounces in 2024.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Two (2) years of experience in process control engineering, preferably in the mining or minerals processing industry;
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical or Process Engineering, or related field;
• Experience in designing and configuring Emerson DeltaV DCS systems and Rockwell Logix PLCs and using their software platforms;
• Understanding of industrial communications networks and protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, HART, DLR, RSTP;
• Familiar with ABB UMC100.3 motor starters, Yaskawa A1000 and Schneider ATV6000 VSDs; and
• Understanding of process control theory, statistical analysis, and optimization techniques.

APPLICATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.
B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.
We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.

• Assist with developing, implementing and troubleshooting the process control logic and strategies for the minerals processing and power plant, including crushing, grinding, leaching/CIP, elution, dewatering and power generation;
• Assist with design, integration and commissioning of the Emerson DeltaV DCS system and vendor package PLCs and I/O;
• Commission and troubleshoot process instrumentation and cabling;
• Configure, commission, and troubleshoot smart DOL motor starters and VSDs.
• Configure, commission and troubleshoot industrial communications networks, protocols, managed switches, firewalls and routers;
• Perform administrative and maintenance tasks for workstations and servers, historian and databases, as well as develop reporting;
• Ensure that all process control systems comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of process control systems, including system configurations, programming logic, and troubleshooting procedures; and
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including the design and commissioning team, operations, process engineers, metallurgists, maintenance technicians, and IT professionals, to ensure alignment of process control objectives with overall B2Gold’s goals.