About The RolePosition: Underground Automation Technician
Schedule: 5/2/4/3 or 14/14
Reports To: Underground Electrical General Supervisor
Position OverviewThe Underground Automation Specialist supports the safe, reliable and efficient operation of underground control and automation systems. Working closely with operations, maintenance and technical teams, this role provides hands-on expertise in troubleshooting, maintaining and improving the systems that support mine production.
The position combines day-to-day technical support with the installation, commissioning and ongoing optimization of automation equipment, control systems and communication networks.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as a technical resource for underground control and automation systems, collaborating with maintenance and operations to implement, maintain and improve system performance.
- Maintain and troubleshoot basic and intermediate process control strategies to support safe, consistent and efficient operations.
- Identify and implement control system improvements aligned with mine optimization priorities and operational requirements.
- Take ownership of diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues involving regulatory controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), process monitoring systems, data historians and communication networks.
- Provide hands-on PLC and process control support, applying analytical and troubleshooting skills to help operations, maintenance and technical personnel resolve production issues.
- Assist with network design, hardware installation, equipment integration and commissioning of new or modified automation systems.
- Participate in operational meetings, providing technical input on system performance, recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications and Experience- A valid Electrical license (309A or 442A), Instrumentation and Control Technician certification (447A), or an engineering degree in a related discipline.
- A minimum of three years of relevant experience supporting automation, instrumentation or electrical systems in an underground mining environment.
- Experience programming, maintaining and troubleshooting Rockwell PLCs and HMIs.
- Experience integrating devices and systems with Rockwell PLCs using Modbus, Profibus, EtherNet/IP and/or OPC UA.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify faults and develop practical solutions to operational problems.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with operations, maintenance and technical teams.
- A demonstrated commitment to safe work practices in an underground mining environment.
Considered Assets- Experience with fibre-optic networks and managed network switches.
- Experience with Emerson DeltaV control systems.
- Experience using SAP.
The anticipated salary for this position will be between $130,000 to 135,000.
*Note: this employment opportunity is based on an actual current vacancy, not just for future consideration.
Why Coeur?• Highly competitive base salary, compensation programs and an annual incentive program
• Extended health & Dental Benefit
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit
• Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account
We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. Coeur Mining does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by Coeur Mining will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.
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