Intermediate Instrumentation & Control Engineer

The Great Bear project is a development-stage asset located in the renowned and prolific Red Lake mining district, and represents one of the most exciting recent gold discoveries globally. The project has excellent potential to become a top-tier deposit that could support a large, long-life mine complex. Kinross’ comprehensive exploration and development program will aim to support the vision of a quality, high-grade, open-pit mine and a longer-term, sizeable underground mine.

Job Summary

The Intermediate Instrumentation and Control Engineer will assist the Instrumentation and Control Lead with engineering review of the instrumentation and control related work associated with the Great Bear Project, in particular process plant instrumentation and process control, utilities, water management instrumentation and process control, mining services and other infrastructure on surface and underground during Detailed Engineering.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct thorough reviews of vendor documents and comment on a wide range of technical documents including process functional descriptions, control narratives, PFDs and P&IDs, and selection of instrumentation for various applications for the Great Bear Project.
• Ensure that the engineering design meets project specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide feedback and recommend modifications to optimize design efficiency and functionality.
• Oversee key engineering deliverables of I&C consultants in design offices and work of contractors on-site.
• Ensure consultants and contractors adhere to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with consultants and contractors to resolve any issues or challenges that arise during detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of consultants, contractors, vendors, and work closely with the Great Bear Project team to ensure quality engineering deliverables regarding safety in design, constructability and cost.
• Conduct required inspections and audits of I&C design, manufacturing, and installations.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
• Maintain detailed records of all I&C engineering activities.
• Prepare and submit regular reports to lead engineers.
• Document any design changes, modifications, or issues encountered.
• Maintain meeting minutes, project decisions, risk/issue trackers, and follow-ups with project stakeholders.
• Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation, and commitment to satisfy our operation’s goal of being accident-free.
• Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.
• Support a work environment that is aligned with Kinross’ Safeground principles.
• Adhere to all relevant Great Bear policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

A bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, or control system engineering is required. A Professional Engineer designation in Ontario, or eligibility to obtain one, is preferred; however equivalent experience may be considered. A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant work experience is required.

• Familiar with industrial automation communication protocols (Modbus, EithernetIP, Profi Net, Canopen), in addition to standard TCP/IP network skills.
• Knowledge of industrial safety systems, such as LOPA, ATEX/IECEx zoning.
• Familiarity with modern Process Control and Automation methods including Advance Process Control (APC), Ventilation on Demand (VOD), Analytics, simulation tools, Digital Twin and AI tools.
• Experience with specification, startup, and troubleshooting of process control systems on hybrid environment using process control with DCS and high-level integration of vendor PLC applications to DCS, Power Management Systems and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations related to instrumentation and control systems, such as ISA, ANSI/IEEE, IEC, CEC and NEC, NFPA.
• Hands-on programming experience of popular PLCs and DCS systems will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of mining and associated infrastructure, particularly in cold weather environments.
• Familiarity with…