Job Opportunity
Alamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is currently recruiting the following challenging position to join our operations team:
Instrumentation Technician (12-month Fixed-Term)
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. Alamos also has an early-stage exploration project in Canada, the Qiqavik Gold Project. Our core values of safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment allow our more than 1,900 dedicated team members to thrive in their careers and to create a lasting legacy that benefits all Alamos stakeholders.
Alamos Gold’s Young-Davidson is a low-cost, long-life operation and one of Canada’s largest underground gold mines. It is located near the town of Matachewan centrally located between Timmins, Kirkland Lake, North Bay and Sudbury, Ontario. The 2020 completion of a highly automated, lower mine expansion has resulted in Young-Davidson increasing production and generating strong free cash flow. With a large Mineral Reserve base, it will serve as Alamos’ foundation for growth for many years to come. This is a very exciting time at Young-Davidson, and we are searching for highly motivated and committed people to join our team!
If you are willing to be part of a team that is dedicated to growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability, we would like to hear from you!
Reporting to the Supervisor, E&I, the successful candidate will be responsible for successfully performing field maintenance of instrumentation devices.
Key Responsibilities
- Installation, calibration, and maintenance of electronic process equipment;
- Installation and Programming of IP Video Equipment;
- Troubleshooting programming and technical issues;
- Installation and maintenance of automated valves and flow meters;
- Running cables and terminating field devices;
- Preventative maintenance on a wide variety of devices and mechanical equipment; and
- Other duties assigned by the Supervisor, E&I as required.
What You Bring to the Table
- Completion of post-secondary education in instrumentation or equivalent experience;
- Experience in field maintenance of instrumentation devices, DCS or PLC’s;
- Previous experience in a gold milling environment would be an asset;
- Electrical experience would be an asset;
- Computer or network experience would be an asset;
- Strong safety focus; and
- Self-motivated ability to work alone and in a team environment.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an organization that values innovation and continuous learning.
- Collaborate with dynamic leaders and teams committed to professional growth.
- Competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to drive meaningful change and shape the future in Mining.
Working Conditions
7 days on, 7 days off – 12 hour shifts
This is an existing vacancy
Pay or shift range: $45.60 CAD to $58.57 CAD / hour
Young Davidson offers competitive salaries and benefits packages with opportunities for both personal and professional advancement.
Qualified candidates are invited to visit our website, www.alamosgold.com (http://www.alamosgold.com) and apply online under the careers’ sections.
We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Alamos Gold Inc. may use artificial intelligence to initially screen or assess applicants for this position with respect to mandatory job requirements.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Alamos Gold Inc. (the “Company”) 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 (the “Act”). The Company is committed to excellence in serving all third parties including people with disabilities and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting the requirements under the Act in a timely fashion.
Preferred
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Computer or network experience would be an asset
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Electrical experience would be an asset
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Previous experience in a gold milling environment would be an asset
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Experience in field maintenance of instrumentation devices, DCS or PLC’s
Required
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College degree or better in Instrumentation Engineering Tech or related field
Preferred
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Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
