Lead Instrumentation &Control Engineer - (Minerals and Metals)

Ausenco Careers

$145K — $195K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering and P.Eng designation with 10+ years of experience.
  • 12+ years of engineering experience in industrial projects, particularly in mining or related fields.
  • Strong knowledge of PLC/DCS systems, SCADA, and North American communication protocols.
  • Experience with main-stream control system brands and instrumentation suppliers.
  • Familiarity with LV power distribution, motor control, and VFDs is a plus.
  • Track record in medium/large engineering projects within an EPC environment is advantageous.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Process and Mechanical Engineers across disciplines.
  • Lead detailed instrumentation and control design for plant systems.
  • Define functional requirements and control algorithms for systems.
  • Design control logic, wiring, and environmental qualifications.
  • Prepare technical documentation such as P&IDs, diagrams, and specifications.
  • Support site construction, testing, and commissioning efforts.
  • Manage complex discussions with clients and third parties to ensure technical accuracy.

Benefits

  • Career advancement through technical training, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
  • Hybrid work model promoting work-life balance and progressive parental leave.
  • Holistic wellness program with counseling and health support services.
  • Access to an approachable leadership team that values contributions.
Full Job Description
Our Mining Division in Eastern Canada is growing, and we are currently recruiting for a Lead Instrumentation &Control Engineer to join our team in the Burlington or Toronto office.

About the Role
  • Cooperate with Process Engineers, Mechanical Engineers and other disciplines
  • Lead and provide preliminary and detailed instrumentation and control design for plant control systems, instrumentation and communications. Assist in the preparation and updating of P&IDs.
  • Define system functional and performance requirements, control algorithms, and communication protocols.
  • Design control logic and wiring arrangements, control parameters, setpoints, instrument ranges and environmental qualification and seismic qualification.
  • Provide sizing and selection for various types of I&C components, and produce component related documentation including assessment documents, setpoint calculations, error analyses, technical specifications, etc.
  • Produce deliverables such as network block diagram, schematic diagram, loop and IO drawings, instrument and signal list, general arrangement drawings, cable schedule, bill of materials, instrument specification and datasheets, material requisitions and technical bid evaluations.
  • Provide support to site construction. Prepare instructions and plan for the site testing and commissioning.
  • Ensure that the I & C discipline deliverables meets design requirements, scope and client expectations by maintaining a high level of communication with project team and clients.
  • Lead and oversee both the development and approval of work schedules to ensure that objectives of cost, quality and time are met.
  • Manage complex technical discussions with third parties (customer, suppliers, and regulators) to facilitate appropriate technical decisions.
  • Work in accordance with Ausenco's values and demonstrate commitment, active involvement and leadership regarding safety, sustainability, client, people and financial accountabilities.
  • Participate in HAZOP reviews and in other technical, constructability and quality reviews.

About You
  • A recognized Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant engineering area from an accredited university and a P.Eng designation for at least 10 years
  • Familiar with relevant engineering and safety related standard and code.
  • 12+ years' engineering experience, preferably gained through industrial projects relating to mining, materials handling, power generation & distribution.
  • Strong knowledge of PLC/DCS systems, SCADA, communication protocols popular in North America.
  • Demonstrated working experience with the main-stream brands of control system and instrumentation suppliers.
  • Familiarity to LV power distribution, breaker protection & control, motor control, VFD's and motor starters as an asset.
  • A successful track record working on medium/large engineering projects within an EPC environment as an asset.
  • Previous experience in mining projects as well as experience of Smart ® Instrumentation, Smart ® P & ID would be an advantage
  • A positive and upbeat attitudE
  • Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We're committed to a fair and human hiring process. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team and are not automatically screened or rejected by AI.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:
  • Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
  • Work Life Balance - Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life
  • Holistic approach to wellness - Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
  • Accessible leadership team - Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don't settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we'll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We're proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense - gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Salary range: $145,000 - 195,000

Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Join us and work a better way.

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