Reporting to the Supervisor of Automation Engineering Services, the Senior Automation Specialist you will provide PLC/DCS/HMI expertise for automation projects as well as lead design, programming, and commissioning activities, maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion.​ This includes executing, coordinating, and expediting a succession of different engineering activities, as part of capital expenditure projects. In your role, you will establish project strategy, review drawings, and ensure elements of design and detailing adhere to jurisdictional requirements while delivering excellent technical, financial, and social solutions for our clients.  

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work location options available.  
• Travel to client sites is required on occasion to attend meetings and to conduct field visits.

Term: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours/week)

Technical and Documentation  

• Leads the preparation and review of complex technical calculations.
• Oversees, reviews, approves, performs and finalizes programming, detailed designs and technical drawings in accordance with applicable codes, regulations and client standards.
• Leads site visits for commissioning activities, data collection, and assessments and to provide recommendations for remedial action. Ensures that build quality is as per design.
• Leads and provides oversight for QAQC (quality assurance quality control) checks as required.  
• Completes and reviews project documentation and technical report development.  
• Assigns, outlines and prioritizes work for engineers or technologists according to project demands.

Professional Development

• Participates in training and certification programs, as required.
• Attends relevant industry workshops and seminars, as required.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Stays up-to-date and evaluates new industry technology.  
• Provides mentorship and leadership to junior engineers and junior staff.
• Engage in learning opportunities to develop technical and professional skills.

• 10+ years of related Automation engineering design experience is required.
• A 3-year diploma or degree in electrical, mechatronics, or software engineering or equivalent is required. A degree is preferred.  
• Registered with PEO, and holds a Professional Engineering License (P.Eng), or equivalent in Canada, is preferred.  
• Extensive knowledge in automation technology and automation products including new and legacy PLC and SCADA systems including, but not limited to:
  • Schneider Control Expert
  • Schneider Process Expert
  • Aveva Solutions (formerly Wonderware)
  • RS Logix 5000 and/or Studio 5000
  • Factory Talk Design Studio
  • Foxboro Galaxy
  • Foxboro FoxDraw
  • Emerson Delta V
  • PI historian
• Experience in specifying new automated systems for green field mines and mining plants considered an asset.
• Extensive knowledge in commissioning of large systems a critical requirement.
• Strong industrial experience, with experience in surface and underground mining.
• Knowledge of mining-related processes a definite asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites applications.  
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong project management skills considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and sustainable design practices.
• Valid driver’s license with access to a personal vehicle is required.