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Specialist, AutomationElk Valley Resources • Sparwood, BC, Canada
Specialist, Automation

Specialist, Automation

Elk Valley Resources • Sparwood, BC, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$96,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Application Deadline: May 13, 2026

What we offer

Competitive compensation and benefits, including a comprehensive benefits plan, retirement package, health lifestyle account, and two annual bonus plans.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Supervisor, the Specialist, Automation, Processing Systems is responsible for safely delivering and maintaining a diverse set of technologies that redefine our mineral processing operations. These include process automation, remote operations, human-machine interfaces, optimization systems, and operator safety systems.

To be successful, you should possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, the ability to translate technical information to diverse audiences, and the capacity to work independently within a distributed, collaborative team. You should be detail oriented while also thinking strategically.

In this role you will

  • Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies.
  • Collaborate closely with internal and external teams to troubleshoot technical problems and provide solutions.
  • Define, implement, support, and continuously improve innovative systems that optimize safety, sustainability, productivity, and efficiency, including advanced analytics and advanced process control.
  • Work as part of a highly collaborative team focused on delivering value and sharing best practices across operations.
  • Provide design and implementation support to major projects, including green field projects.
  • Develop and maintain documentation of standards and best practices.

Requirements

  • Minimum two years of experience working on industrial process control systems, programming PLC and HMI Systems with a background in instrumentation and automation and control systems.
  • Electrical, Instrumentation Technologist or Mechanics with an Automation focus or related field, or a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a 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.
  • Willingness to satisfy pre‑employment drug screening and provide three professional references.

Benefits

  • Two Annual Bonus Plans
  • Comprehensive Benefits Plan
  • Retirement Package
  • Health Lifestyle Account

$96,000 - $118,000 a year (actual base salary determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity).

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