IT-OT Specialist

Nunavut, Nunavut, Canada
Competitive
Feb 17, 2021
Mar 05, 2021
NUN00193
Computer etc.
Permanent
Full Time
English
WHAT DO YOU VALUE IN A CAREER?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equality, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years.

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

We value you - your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

ABOUT OUR OPERATION:

Agnico Eagle has three active properties in Nunavut. The Meadowbank open-pit mine, in operation since 2010; the Amaruq s atel l ite depos i t, which is 50 ki l o me t ers no rth w est o f Meadowbank and the Melia d i n e underground mine, in operation since 2019. To support the Nunavut projects, Agnico Eagle has staff based out of 2 regional offices, located in Val d'Or and M i r a b el, Quebec.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the OT Coordinator, the IT-OT Specialist is part of the IT/OT Department and collaborates with other departments of the mine. They will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle's culture, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

  • Design and put in place solutions to resolve technical and global issues related to industrial IT;
  • Propose and design technical improvement solutions for the department;
  • Maintain documentation and diagrams;
  • Design, configure and program the different components related to a complete process control which includes but is not limited to PLCs, Wonderware component, historian and database servers;
  • Develop templates and support the instrumentation technician;
  • In collaboration with the IT/OT Analyst, maintain and optimize the entire IT/OT network and server fleet;
  • Participate in IT/OT reports and database designs and development;
  • Advise the supervisor on appropriate actions and decisions taken,
  • Monitor and troubleshoot automation communication networks and services (Schneider OFS),
  • Configure and implement automation ethernet switches and servers,
  • Optimize and develop OT network architecture in close collaboration with the team,
  • Be an active player in the conversion and deployement of automation computer and software upgrades.


WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

  • College Degree in Computer Science, Automation or equivalent experience in automated control systems design;
  • 5+ years' experience in Industrial IT and advanced automation systems deployement;
  • Ability to read, modify and develop existing programming logic;
  • Possess deep knowledge in industrial computer virtualization and server configuration;
  • Strong knowledge of Ethernet networks including fiber optics, switches and communication protocols at various levels, most specifically to control system communication;
  • Working knowledge of software installation and computer and server configuration; familiarity with databases, SQL query tools, Wonderware and PI Historian experience is applicable;
  • Ability to deploy network sniffers and troubleshooting network irregularities with specilised software;
  • Advanced knowledge of Wonderware Archestra developping studio is an asset;
  • Mineral Processing and Material Handling experience is highly preferred;
  • Experience working in a multicultural environment;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team;
  • Strong ability to effectively communicate in English (oral and written). Selected candidates must attain a passing mark on a SPEEXX English language assessment.

Your Work Schedule
  • 14 days of work, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest; flights departing from all communities of the Kivalliq region, Mirabel or Val d'Or, Quebec. The IT-OT Specialist services both Meliadine and Meadowbank and as such will alternate between sites as needed.