Instrumentation Technician

About Alamos Gold Inc.: 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.
About Island Gold District: Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District will become one of the largest and lowest-cost gold mines in Canada. With the two mines within the district, Island Gold and Magino employ over 900 team members who work in the underground and open pit operations and are located in northern Ontario, just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa.

Through ongoing exploration success, Island Gold District’s Mineral Reserves and Resources have continued to grow in size and quality. Join the Island Gold District team and be a part of the long-life mining operations, as we prioritize our employee growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability.


Role Overview
Directed by the electrical supervisor, the instrumentation technician is responsible to ensure all electrical equipment and systems are operated and maintained in a safe and effective manner. Work using all PPE, make sure his or her pre-op is done in a professional manner noting all deficiencies and reporting them to his supervisor. Utilize the 5pt card properly by following all steps and utilizing the risk assessment.


Key Responsibilities

• Ability to work on new installations, troubleshoot and repairs as required
• Ability to work with all instruments and meters
• Read, understand, and interpret prints
• Inspects equipment & repair/replace defective parts components or systems according to scopes of work
• Identifies additional repairs, compiles parts and labor estimates and communicates to supervisor
• Tests repaired equipment to ensure proper operational performance
• Complete accurate time records, technical reports, failure reports, parts listings and submit drawing revisions.
• Routine testing and calibrating of critical instrument systems and associated equipment
• Modify PLC programs
• Train other in the electrical department
• Expected to provide recommendations on machine safety, optimization, and cost reduction
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives

• Red Seal Licensed Electrician 309A or 442A with instrumentation experience
• Experience in similar functions
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Available to work fluctuating schedules
• Computer skills, SAP experience an asset

• Be part of an organization that values highest standards of sustainable development.
• Opportunity to drive meaningful change in electrical department.
• Work alongside dynamic leaders and teams committed to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• The schedule for this position is based in a camp operation working on a 7/7 or 14/14 rotation schedule.

• Company will provide camp accommodation and travel allowance as needed.