Instrumentation Technician – Programmer - Rouyn-Noranda - Dhilmar

    Dhilmar
    Dhilmar Rouyn-Noranda

    1 week ago

    Full time
    Description

    Eleonore Mine, 1751 rue Davy, Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada

    Position Summary

    The Instrumentation Technician – Programmer is a member of the instrumentation team and is responsible for the maintenance, improvement of availability, and integrity of the surface Industrial Control System (ICS) infrastructure. This position reports to the Instrumentation and Control Supervisor. The incumbent:

    • Provides technical expertise and support for all DCS, PLC, and SCADA hardware, including configuration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades;
    • Provides technical expertise and support for all ICS networks, telemetry, and all site OT (Operational Technology) infrastructure, including the PI Historian application suite;
    • Supports the control room/operations, metallurgy, maintenance, engineering, and project teams to safely maximize production capacity in both processing and mining facilities;
    • Performs any required preventive or corrective maintenance on ICS infrastructure. The incumbent must also continuously design and improve site maintenance procedures to maximize ICS availability;
    • Uses Dhilmar standard ICS applications for alarm and controller performance, interruption reports, and electronic shift logs to improve system performance;
    • Implements change requests and project support, adhering to existing site configuration standards and change management processes;
    • Acts as an integral part of the instrumentation technician team on the floor, sharing time 50/50 or as needed;
    • Collaborates with mining application specialists from the IT group for changes or additions to system programming (DCS, PLC, and others).

    This position is 100% site-based.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Monitor the condition of surface ICS infrastructure and resolve any identified issues;
    • Implement minor temporary and permanent software/application changes to ICS;
    • Ensure or facilitate the implementation of projects impacting the site's industrial control systems;
    • Participate in pre-startup and handover meetings for site operations and maintenance, staying informed of priorities, issues, and initiatives;
    • Assist in diagnosing and resolving operational and maintenance problems related to ICS;
    • Perform internal audits and preventive maintenance, minor upgrades, and spare parts validation for ICS infrastructure;
    • Support site OT infrastructure and applications, particularly the PI Historian suite.

    The above tasks and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work performed and are not necessarily exhaustive.

    Education and Experience

    Education:

    • A college diploma in Instrumentation and Control is essential;
    • Additional qualifications in process control systems are desirable.

    Experience:

    • At least 5 years of experience working with control systems in any related sector;
    • Proven experience with at least one of the following systems:
    • Rockwell Control/Compact Logix PLC
    • CitectSCADA HMI systems
    • Knowledge and understanding of the OsiSoft PI application suite is desirable;
    • Use and understanding of industrial Ethernet networks;
    • Knowledge of industry best practices for industrial control systems.

    Skills and Competencies

    • Advanced computer skills and proficiency;
    • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities;
    • High attention to detail and effective communication;
    • Ability to work effectively with site teams across various control systems.

    Working Conditions

    • Éléonore Mine Site (Fly-in/Fly-out from Montreal, Chibougamau, Matagami, Rouyn-Noranda, Val-d'Or, and Wemindji);
    • Schedule: 14 days on-site followed by 14 days off.

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