Specialist, AutomationNew
- Elkford, BC, Canada
$95,000 to $112,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.
EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.
Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.
Application Deadline: October 23rd, 2026
What We Offer
At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.
EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.
We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.
We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.
About The Role
Reporting to the Senior Engineering Supervisor, the Specialist, Automation, is responsible for safely delivering and maintaining a diverse set of technology that is redefining the way we operate our mineral processing. Technologies include process automation, remote operations, human machine interfaces, optimization systems, and operator safety systems.
To be successful, we are looking for someone with strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, who can translate technical information to gain consensus from staff with varying backgrounds, someone who can work independently in a distributed team with a collaborative approach to problem solving, who is detail oriented, but also able to think strategically.
Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Enjoy a 4-days-on, 4-days-off schedule and discover what true work-life balance is all about!
Benefits
The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.
As part of our recruitment process, EVR uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information. Personal information provided in your application and interview may be processed by these tools. Your information will be handled in accordance with EVR’s Recruitment Privacy Policy, which you can view here.
About EVR
EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.
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Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.
EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.
Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.
Application Deadline: October 23rd, 2026
What We Offer
At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.
EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.
We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.
We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.
About The Role
Reporting to the Senior Engineering Supervisor, the Specialist, Automation, is responsible for safely delivering and maintaining a diverse set of technology that is redefining the way we operate our mineral processing. Technologies include process automation, remote operations, human machine interfaces, optimization systems, and operator safety systems.
To be successful, we are looking for someone with strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, who can translate technical information to gain consensus from staff with varying backgrounds, someone who can work independently in a distributed team with a collaborative approach to problem solving, who is detail oriented, but also able to think strategically.
Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Enjoy a 4-days-on, 4-days-off schedule and discover what true work-life balance is all about!
Benefits
- Two Annual Bonus Plans
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Retirement Package
- Health Lifestyle Account
- Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
- Collaborate closely with internal and external teams troubleshoot technical problems and provide solutions
- Define, implement, support, and continuously improve innovative systems that optimize safety, sustainability, productivity, and efficiency
- Work as a part of a highly collaborative team with a focus on delivering value and promoting sharing of practices across operations
- Provide design and implementation support to major projects including green field projects
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and modify DCS and PLC logic, graphics, and configuration
- Support alarm management efforts
- Support control system hardware, software and network maintenance, upgrades, and lifecycle work
- Develop and maintain documentation of standards and best practices
- Minimum two years experience working on industrial process control systems, programming PLC and HMI Systems with a background in instrumentation and automation and control systems. Experience with Yokogawa Distributed Control System (DCS) is an asset
- Electrical, Instrumentation Technologist or Mechanics with an Automation focus or related field, or bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related subject area
- Ability to understand and develop control systems from engineering documents such as P&ID’s, control narratives, and function diagrams
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.
As part of our recruitment process, EVR uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information. Personal information provided in your application and interview may be processed by these tools. Your information will be handled in accordance with EVR’s Recruitment Privacy Policy, which you can view here.
About EVR
EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.
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Responsibilities
Deliver, maintain, and continuously improve automation and process-control technologies that support safety, sustainability, productivity, and efficiency. Troubleshoot and modify DCS and PLC systems, support projects and alarm management, and maintain control-system hardware, software, networks, and technical documentation.
Requirements
Requires at least two years of experience with industrial process-control systems, including PLC and HMI programming, and a background in instrumentation and automation or control systems. Applicants need a relevant technologist, mechanic, or engineering qualification, the ability to interpret engineering control documents, and a valid Class 5 driver's license or equivalent; Yokogawa DCS experience is an asset.
Skills
- Industrial Process Control
- PLC Programming
- HMI Systems
- Instrumentation
- Automation and Control Systems
- Yokogawa DCS
- Troubleshooting
- Control System Design
- DCS and PLC Logic
- Alarm Management
- Control System Maintenance
- Technical Communication
- Problem Solving
- Documentation
- Project Support
Benefits
- Two Annual Bonus Plans
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Retirement Package
- Health Lifestyle Account
- Professional Development Opportunities
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Categories
- Engineering
- Technology
- Security & Safety
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Industrial Process Control
- Process Automation
- Remote Operations
- Human-Machine Interfaces
- Optimization Systems
- Operator Safety Systems
- Distributed Control System
- Yokogawa DCS
- PLC
- HMI
- Instrumentation
- Automation and Control Systems
- Control Logic
- Control System Graphics
- Control System Configuration
- Alarm Management
- Control System Hardware
- Control System Software
- Industrial Networks
- System Upgrades
- Lifecycle Management
- P&IDs
- Control Narratives
- Function Diagrams
- Mineral Processing
- Mining
- Safety
- Sustainability
- Productivity
- Technical Documentation