Instrumentation and Control technician

at  Newmont Mining

Workplace Type: Onsite
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Éléonore is a fly-in, fly‑out operation, with a world-class, state-of-the-art facility that is among the largest gold mines in Quebec. It is located in Eeyou Istchee/James Bay, in a remote corner of the Northern Quebec region, 800 km north of Montreal. A place where we ensure all employees can reach their full potential, establishing an open door and supportive work environment.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• You have a diploma of college studies in instrumentation and control or its equivalent (Technical DEC).
• You must hold a C licence in electricity.
• The position requires at least five (5) years’ experience in plant maintenance in a mining or heavy industry environment.
• You will have strong experience in the process instrumentation and control field, 600-volt motor control centres, networking, variable frequency drives, PLC (Allen-Bradley) and DCS (Emerson Delta-V), measuring instruments (level, flow, pressure, density, analysis, etc.) and control valves.
• Knowledge of information technology. MS Office Suite, PI, SAP (an asset).
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence mandatory.
• Bilingual in French and English (an asset).

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Surface Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor, you will be responsible for preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance, including diagnostics, troubleshooting and repairs in instrumentation and control of all surface equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• You will participate in the improvement and optimization of the process and equipment with the objective of boosting production performances, increasing equipment reliability, reducing maintenance and operating costs, and improving health and safety.
• You will also have to apply various procedures with the goal of achieving the highest levels in health and safety and environmental protection.
• Comply with, know and promote the regulations and company policies, particularly in health and safety.
• You will be responsible for making programming changes to the PLC (Allen-Bradley) and DCS (Emerson Delta-V) control systems.
• Update the technical documents and drawings (annotated in red).