Overview:
BW Gold is a wholly owned subsidiary of Artemis Gold Inc (“Artemis”). Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with a strong financial capacity aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining-friendly jurisdictions. The Company's current focus is the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved in January 2025 and commercial production was declared on May 1, 2025. Artemis Gold trades on the TSX-V under the symbol ARTG. For more information visit www.artemisgoldinc.com.
Reporting to the Supervisor – Electrical & Instrumentation, the Instrumentation & Controls technician is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable and effective operation & maintenance of process control instrumentation and Process Control Systems across site.
Location: Blackwater Mine site
Schedule: Two (2) Weeks On – Two (2) Weeks Off Rotation
Employment Type: Permanent
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
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Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment
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Minimum qualifications of either: Instrument trade certification Or a thorough understanding of:
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Instrumentation devices and process use
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Process control systems (PLC)
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Familiarity with ControlLogix, Studio 5000, RS Linx
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Instrumentation installations and best practices
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Experience in mentoring of peer personnel
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Good interpersonal skills
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Excellent organization and planning skills
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Proactivity and ability to work independently
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Provide quality, detail-oriented safety driven results
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Good oral and written communication skills
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Computer literate and advanced skills in the Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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Working knowledge of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
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Valid driver’s license
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May be required to maintain a clean-shaven appearance (i.e. no facial hair) to ensure the safe and effective use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with assigned duties.
Preferred Skills:
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Ability to work at a remote location camp on a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation
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Comfortable working and living in close quarters with the team
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Ability to maintain high levels of performance over 12-hour shift
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Self-motivated, ability to work with minimal supervision.
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Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs throughout a work shift
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Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
Benefits:
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Paid Time Off
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RRSP Matching
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Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care
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Disability Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Employee Assistance Program
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Program
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Production Bonus (paid quarterly)
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other basis protected by law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples. Members of Indigenous communities should clearly identify their status on their resume.
