Senior Automation Technician

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

• $100K — $120K *
Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 1A1In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Industrial Electronics Technology or related field; equivalent experience accepted
  • 15+ years in industrial automation
  • Experience in mining or heavy industrial sectors
  • Proven track record with external engineering firms
  • Familiarity with PLCs, HMI, SCADA, and OT infrastructure
  • Ability to interpret engineering schematics and documentation

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate automation engineering activities with external consultants
  • Develop scopes of work and technical requirements
  • Review and approve engineering deliverables
  • Ensure compliance with standards and operational requirements
  • Act as the technical expert for automation projects
  • Manage procurement activities for contracts and equipment
  • Support project teams throughout engineering and commissioning phases

Benefits

  • 5 days work followed by 2 days off
  • Work primarily at Wasamac offices with site visits to nearby mines
  • Opportunity to influence automation standards across multiple projects
  • Engagement with multidisciplinary teams during design and execution
  • Possibility for hybrid work arrangement based on project needs
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YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

  • Provide technical coordination for automation engineering activities performed by external engineering consultants and vendors.
  • Participate in the development of scopes of work, technical requirements, and design criteria.
  • Review and approve engineering deliverables produced by consultants.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate standards, industry codes, and operational requirements.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and risk assessments.
  • Act as the technical subject matter expert for automation and control system projects.
  • Serve as package owner for procurement activities, including contracts and equipment supply packages.
  • Develop and maintain automation, instrumentation, and control standards applicable across site operations.
  • Contribute to the development of control philosophies and system architectures.
  • Review and validate control strategies proposed during project execution.
  • Participate in the selection of automation technologies and equipment.
  • Ensure system consistency, integration, and interoperability across multiple projects and facilities.
  • Support project teams during study, detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning phases.
  • Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, engineering effort assessments, and project schedules.
  • Identify technical risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Provide technical expertise to resolve complex engineering and operational issues encountered during project execution.
  • Participate in the development of commissioning plans and procedures.
  • Support operations and maintenance teams during startup and commissioning of new equipment and systems.
  • Contribute to successful project handover and operational readiness activities.


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WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

  • Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Industrial Electronics Technology, Automation and Control Technology, or a related discipline.
  • An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in industrial automation.
  • Significant experience supporting engineering projects in the mining, metallurgical, heavy industrial, or processing sectors.
  • Proven experience coordinating technical activities with external engineering firms and suppliers.
  • Experience in commissioning industrial facilities is considered a strong asset.
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
  • Industrial networks and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure.
  • Process instrumentation systems.
  • Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) and SCADA systems.
  • Industrial control system architectures and system integration.
  • Ability to read and review electrical schematics, P&IDs, instrumentation drawings, and engineering design documentation.
  • Schedule: 5 days of work, followed by 2 days for rest;
    • Operation home base, CSD - work location: Wasamac offices.
    • Combination of presence at the CSDRN (Project Team Home Office) and at the mine site, depending on the site support requirement.
    • Project site are in Kirkland lake (Macassa mine) and Dobie township of Gauthier (Upper Beaver mine).
* Ladders Estimates

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