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Control System Programmer

  • Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Full-time

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Minimum 2 years experience
Posting language
English
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About Us

Prairie Machine is a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of heavy-duty equipment and technical solutions for the heavy industrial and mining industries. We are looking for people who are as passionate as we are; people with a desire to succeed, people who aspire for greatness, and people who want to be recognized and appreciated for their contributions.

Why Choose Prairie Machine?

  • Competitive Wages, Rewards, and Incentives
  • Health and Dental Coverage & Life and Disability Coverage
  • Pension and RRSP programs
  • Career Growth and Development
  • Work-life balance

Job Profile

The computer programmer prepares and tests software for battery electric vehicles as well as mobile underground mining equipment. They will develop programs, test algorithms, model solutions, and participate in factory acceptance tests. They will work with the service crew to investigate problems and propose solutions.

The position works in our engineering group that develops continuous boring machines, conveyor solutions, and battery electric vehicles for the underground mining industry. The computer programmer will be an essential part of building, improving, and developing new solutions to Prairie Machine’s extensive product line of mining equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Create computer programs that control underground mining equipment.
  • Factory commissioning and service work for battery electric vehicles, conveyor systems, and mining machines.
  • Write PLC and computer code using structured text, C analogous languages, and other languages.
  • Learn new programming languages and update older code to work with new hardware.

General Expectations

  • Follow prescribed safety standards, rules, and regulations, ensuring all workers comply
  • Instill a safety culture, lead by example
  • Commissioning equipment in an underground mining situation
  • Identify and record non-conformities and participate in their resolution
  • Participate in continuous Improvement initiatives
  • Recommend improvements and develop improvement plans in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions
  • Maintain a well-organized and clean facility as per PMP vision

Qualifications

  • Completion of a Computer Systems Engineering/Technology Diploma
  • Familiarity with the resource extraction industry or battery electric vehicles
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Strong demonstrated interest in learning new programming languages
  • Minimum 2 years experience

Additional Qualifications That Would Be Considered An Asset

  • Experience in mining, manufacturing, or mineral processing
  • C, C++, python, bash, html, php languages
  • Experience in Linux environment
  • Wifi / LTE networking
  • CANbus protocol
  • Rockwell Studio 5000
  • Siemens PLC
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Responsibilities

Develop, test, and update software that controls underground mining equipment, including battery electric vehicles, conveyor systems, and mining machines. Commission equipment, support service investigations, resolve non-conformities, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Requires a Computer Systems Engineering or Technology diploma, at least two years of experience, strong written and verbal communication, and an interest in learning new programming languages. Familiarity with resource extraction or battery electric vehicles is expected; experience with mining or manufacturing, programming languages, Linux, networking, CANbus, and PLC platforms is an asset.

Skills

  • PLC Programming
  • Structured Text
  • C
  • C++
  • Python
  • Bash
  • HTML
  • PHP
  • Linux
  • Wi-Fi And LTE Networking
  • CANbus Protocol
  • Rockwell Studio 5000
  • Siemens PLC
  • Software Testing
  • Factory Commissioning
  • Troubleshooting

Benefits

  • Competitive Wages
  • Rewards And Incentives
  • Health And Dental Coverage
  • Life And Disability Coverage
  • Pension And RRSP Programs
  • Career Growth And Development
  • Work-Life Balance

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Categories

  • Engineering
  • Software
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology
  • Trades

Keywords

  • Computer Systems Engineering
  • Computer Systems Technology
  • Underground Mining Equipment
  • Battery Electric Vehicles
  • Mining
  • Resource Extraction
  • Continuous Boring Machines
  • Conveyor Systems
  • PLC
  • Structured Text
  • C
  • C++
  • Python
  • Bash
  • HTML
  • PHP
  • Linux
  • Wi-Fi Networking
  • LTE Networking
  • CANbus
  • Rockwell Studio 5000
  • Siemens PLC
  • Software Development
  • Algorithm Testing
  • Factory Acceptance Testing
  • Factory Commissioning
  • Equipment Servicing
  • Troubleshooting
  • Non-Conformity Resolution
  • Continuous Improvement

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