INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL TECHNICIAN

Job Description

INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL TECHNICIAN
Réf. : 27637

Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in North America, South America, Australia and Africa. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

Reporting to the Surface Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor, you will be responsible for preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance, including diagnostics, troubleshooting and repairs in instrumentation and control of all surface equipment.

DESCRIPTION:

• You will participate in the improvement and optimization of the process and equipment with the objective of boosting production performances, increasing equipment reliability, reducing maintenance and operating costs, and improving health and safety.
• You will also have to apply various procedures with the goal of achieving the highest levels in health and safety and environmental protection.
• Comply with, know and promote the regulations and company policies, particularly in health and safety.
• You will be responsible for making programming changes to the PLC (Allen-Bradley) and DCS (Emerson Delta-V) control systems.
• Update the technical documents and drawings (annotated in red).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• You have a diploma of college studies in instrumentation and control or its equivalent (Technical DEC).
• You must hold a C licence in electricity.
• The position requires at least five (5) years’ experience in plant maintenance in a mining or heavy industry environment.
• You will have strong experience in the process instrumentation and control field, 600- volt motor control centres, networking, variable frequency drives, PLC (Allen-Bradley) and DCS (Emerson Delta-V), measuring instruments (level, flow, pressure, density, analysis, etc.) and control valves.
• Knowledge of information technology. MS Office Suite, PI, SAP (an asset).
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence mandatory.
• Bilingual in French and English (an asset).

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to analyze and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Reading engineering and supplier plans.
• Organizational ability and teamwork.
• Teamwork in a multicultural environment.
• Adaptability and good communication.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Competitive salary, including a full range of benefits (vacation, insurance, pension plan, travel expenses)
• Gym, entertainment room, unlimited access to high-speed Internet, cell phone networks and activities organized by the social club on site.
• Medical services on site and employee assistance programs.
• Lodging and varied meals provided on site.
• Transportation by air from and to Montréal, Chibougamau, Rouyn-Noranda (depending on the place of residence) to get to the mine site.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 14 days of work followed by 14 days of rest
• Eleomore Mine site (Fly-in, Fly-out)

Interested qualified candidates should send their resume via the company’s Web site at www.newmont.com/careers no later than March 08, 2023.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, we will only contact those selected for an interview.

As an equal opportunity employer, Newmont is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Conformément aux valeurs de sécurité et de responsabilité de Newmont, nous pensons que la vaccination contre le COVID-19 est un outil essentiel pour lutter contre cette pandémie et protéger la santé et la sécurité de la main-d’oeuvre de Newmont et des communautés dans lesquelles nous travaillons et vivons. Par conséquent, si vous recevez une offre d’emploi pour ce poste, il vous sera demandé de fournir une déclaration confirmant que vous êtes entièrement vacciné contre le COVID-19 avant la date prévue de votre entrée en fonction, et il pourra également vous être demandé de fournir une preuve de vaccination avant la date prévue de votre entrée en fonction, ou à une date ultérieure à la demande de Newmont. Newmont examinera les demandes individuelles d’exemption/accommodement raisonnable des candidats qui ne peuvent pas être entièrement vaccinés pour des raisons médicales ou pour d’autres motifs protégés par la législation applicable en matière de droits de l’homme.