At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and troubleshoot advanced control systems for mining operations.
- Company: Join Alamos Gold, a leading Canadian gold producer committed to sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative team with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment focused on safety and innovation.
- Qualifications: Post-secondary diploma in relevant fields and hands-on experience in automation.
The predicted salary is between 98600 - 147900 $ per year.
About Alamos Gold Inc.: Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a long-term track record of creating value for all stakeholders through solid financial performance, low-cost production growth, and a company-wide commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We currently operate three mines – two in Canada and one in Mexico – and we have a strong portfolio of development stage projects, including the Lynn Lake Project and Island Gold Phase 3+ Expansion in Canada, and Puerto Del Aire Project in Mexico.
About Island Gold District: Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District will become one of the largest and lowest-cost gold mines in Canada. With the two mines within the district, Island Gold and Magino employ over 900 team members who work in the underground and open pit operations and are located in northern Ontario, just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa.
Key Responsibilities:
- Control Systems & Automation
- Develop, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control Systems (DCS) used for continuous plant process control.
- Develop, program, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems across platforms such as Schneider Electric, Siemens, Mitsubishi, and DeltaV-integrated PLC environments.
- Modify and enhance control logic using ladder logic, function block, and structured text programming.
- Design, program, and maintain HMI and SCADA systems, including Citect SCADA, FactoryTalk View, Vijeo Designer, and C-More.
- Configure, program, and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) from vendors including ABB, Eaton, Schneider Electric, Rockwell, and Toshiba.
- Design, configure, and maintain OPC and Modbus communications between PLCs, DCS platforms, HMIs, and third-party systems.
- Analyze and tune process control loops to improve process stability, equipment performance, and operational efficiency.
- Support operational technology systems and applications integrated into plant and mining operations.
- Plant, Mining & Infrastructure Systems
- Provide automation and control system support for process plants and surface facilities.
- Support underground and surface mining infrastructure.
- Maintain and troubleshoot ventilation control systems.
- Assist with the configuration and maintenance of seismic monitoring systems.
- Participate in plant and site inspections to identify safety, control system, and process improvement opportunities.
- OT Networking, Servers & Data Systems
- Maintain and troubleshoot operational technology (OT) and industrial Ethernet networks.
- Maintain, configure, and troubleshoot Microsoft-based PCs and servers supporting control systems.
- Support OSIsoft / AVEVA PI historian systems.
- Maintain system documentation, backups, asset inventories, and software licensing.
- Assist with implementation and maintenance of industrial cybersecurity controls.
- Operational Support & Troubleshooting
- Provide on-site and remote troubleshooting support for automation, instrumentation, electrical, and networked control systems.
- Participate in after-hours and on-call support rotations.
- Perform system diagnostics and assist with root-cause analysis of control system issues.
- Projects, Safety & Continuous Improvement
- Support automation-related scope for capital and sustaining projects.
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, and process performance.
- Prepare technical documentation, reports, and training materials as required.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Post-secondary college diploma in Process Control, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, or a related technical discipline.
- A combination of relevant technical education and hands-on experience in electrical, instrumentation, or process control roles will be considered.
- Progressive experience working with process control, automation, or operational technology (OT) systems in mining or heavy industrial environments.
- Hands-on experience with DCS and PLC systems, HMI/SCADA platforms, VFDs, field instrumentation, and industrial communications.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-based operational environment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Why Join Us? Receive a competitive salary and benefits package. Be part of an organization that values safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment.
Working Conditions: 14/14 or 7x7 rotational work. Company will provide camp accommodation and travel allowance as needed.
Alamos Gold Inc. is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment for all third parties, and will provide accommodation where required, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
Process Control Specialist employer: Alamos Gold Inc.
Alamos Gold Inc. is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where employees are empowered to contribute to meaningful projects in the mining sector. Located in Ontario, the company offers competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to safety and compliance, making it an ideal place for legal professionals looking to grow their careers while making a positive impact in the industry.
