Our client, a leading Canadian mining company with long-standing operations and capital projects in central Canada, is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer on a contract basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise relating to electrical engineering on both maintenance and projects throughout the mine
• Design, implement and/or support control systems, power systems, and computer/IT systems.
• Design and troubleshoot automation controls (PLCs and instrumentation) and HMIs (SCADA) in accordance with industry best practices
• Opportunity to give and receive guidance in a collaborative team of other electrical engineers and technologists working towards shared department goals
• Drive excellence in safe engineering practices by furthering project quality and thoroughness

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered as a professional engineer or eligible for registration with APEGS to work towards a P. Eng designation
• 2-10 years of progressively responsible experience, preferably in the mining industry
• Proven leadership skills and Supervisory experience would be considered an asset
• Demonstrated commitment to safety
• Strong knowledge of varied electrical equipment and technical advances in the field
• Excellent knowledge of electrical codes and technical schematics
• Operations and Maintenance technical assistance
• Maintenance and design of modern control systems and related IT infrastructure
• Engineering, maintenance, project, and/or operations experience at an operating facility or heavy industrial site is considered an asset