Automation and Instrumentation Technician

Automation & Instrumentation Technician

Pathfinder Mines Corporation | Shirley Basin, WY | Full-Time, Nonexempt

Pathfinder Mines Corporation, an Ur-Energy company, is looking for an Automation & Instrumentation Technician to join our team at the Shirley Basin operation in Wyoming. This role supports day-to-day PLC and automation system design, programming, maintenance, and commissioning for header houses, plants, and broader company operations --- spanning both information technology and operational technology and contributing directly to the reliability and performance of critical infrastructure across multiple vendor platforms and control system environments.

• Build, configure, and commission PLCs and automation systems
• Modify and maintain automation systems to meet evolving operational requirements, contributing to improved coding standards and practices
• Develop automation and control software programs to support operational requirements
• Troubleshoot, maintain, design, and deploy automation solutions using Siemens PCS7 and TIA Portal, Ignition, and Aveva PI Historian

• Support the full project lifecycle: design, installation, commissioning, closure, and inspections
• Provide technical input throughout the project lifecycle to inform scope, design decisions, and system improvements
• Manage time effectively to meet project milestones and deadlines
• Ensure compliance and quality standards are met on all projects

• Diagnose and resolve issues across electrical systems and automation equipment, from field wiring to control logic
• Collaborate with IT to align operational technology systems with broader infrastructure, security, and data integration needs
• Coordinate with Construction, Maintenance, and other departments to ensure reliability and uptime of assigned systems
• Serve as a technical resource across IT, OT, and automation disciplines, supporting colleagues and building team capability
• Support mine sites and operations across the company

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, plus 1 year of automation or controls experience
• Minimum of 5 years of automation or controls experience (including relevant internship, co-op, or hands-on work)

• Hands-on experience building, programming, and troubleshooting control system components (DCS, PLC, HMI) across multiple vendor platforms such as Siemens and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell
• Familiarity with industrial programming languages such as Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram (FBD), or Structured Text (ST)
• Strong computer proficiency, with the ability to quickly adapt to and work across multiple software environments including programming, historian, and SCADA platforms
• Basic scripting ability (e.g., Python or SQL) for data historian and SCADA integration is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals

• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Solid foundational math skills, including ratios, percentages, and unit conversions
• Ability to apply common sense and follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and cross‑functional teams

This role is based at our Shirley Basin site and is regularly active: walking, standing, and frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, with occasional sitting. The po ition requires…