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Electrical Engineer
@ Foran Mining Corporation
Saskatchewan
Overview
Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan is hiring an Electrical Engineer for its McIlvenna Bay copper project, a full-time camp-based role on a 7/7 or 14/14 rotation. The engineer supports design coordination, field engineering, and electrical systems across surface and underground construction through into operations. Pay is $130,000 to $150,000 per year with an annual incentive, health, dental and vision benefits, and RRSP and share purchase plan matches.
Pay:
$130,000–$150,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Design, maintain and upgrade underground electrical infrastructure
- Oversee mill electrical systems and maintenance
- Support PLC/SCADA control systems
- Conduct arc flash studies and maintain drawings
- Lead electrical aspects of capital projects
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
- P.Eng. or eligible for APEGS registration
- 5+ years in mining or mineral processing
- Skilled in SCADA/PLC and troubleshooting
- Proficient with ETAP or SKM and AutoCAD
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- Not provided
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng., APEGS registration |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Stock or equity |
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Foran Mining Corporation
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Foran Mining is now part of Eldorado Gold. Visit www.eldoradogold.com.
Full company description
Foran Mining was acquired by Eldorado Gold on April 14, 2026. For more information about the McIlvenna Bay project and Eldorado's global project portfolio please visit www.eldoradogold.com or Eldorado's corporate LinkedIn account, www.linkedin.com/company/eldorado-gold-corporation
- LinkedIn followers
- 19,861
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 165
- Reported office locations
- 409 Granville St, 904, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1T2, CA
- Business categories
- Mining
- Mineral
- Other recorded names
- Foran Mining Corporation
- Foran Mining
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 1,332,088,094
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Foran Mining was acquired by Eldorado Gold on April 14, 2026. For more information about the McIlvenna Bay project and Eldorado's global project portfolio please visit www.eldoradogold.com or Eldorado's corporate LinkedIn account, www.linkedin.com/company/eldorado-gold-corporation
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 31 |
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Electrical Engineer – 2026-067
Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan (TSX:ELD) is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing McIlvenna Bay team. This is a full-time position based at the McIlvenna Bay site working either a 7/7 or 14/14 rotation.
Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan is advancing the McIlvenna Bay project, a cornerstone asset and one of the most significant copper development projects in Canada. With commercial production expected in the second half of 2026, this world-class deposit contains copper, zinc, gold, and silver – key metals for the global transition to green energy. We are committed to sustainable development, environmental protection, and building strong communities. We believe in empowering our people, fostering a culture of growth, and creating opportunities for meaningful careers as we build the mines of the future.
The Electrical Engineer provides technical and documentation assistance to the engineering, operation and construction management teams for the surface and underground construction of the project through into operations. This role supports the coordination of design documents of the electrical discipline, assists in field engineering activities, and ensures construction and maintenance work complies with plans, specifications, and applicable standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Design, maintain, and upgrade underground electrical infrastructure, including power distribution, pumps, ventilation fans, and BEV charging stations.
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment to reduce downtime.
- Ensure compliance with CEC, CSA, and Saskatchewan OH&S Regulations.
- Oversee electrical systems in the mill, including crushing, grinding, flotation, thickening, filtration, and tailings.
- Maintain MCCs, VFDs, conveyors, pumps, process instrumentation, power distribution, standby power, lighting, and HVAC controls.
- Plan and coordinate maintenance, upgrades, and emergency repairs with mill teams.
- Support and optimize PLC/SCADA control systems.
- Maintain electrical documentation (P&IDs, wiring diagrams, lockout procedures).
- Analyze performance and power use to improve efficiency and reduce outages.
- Lead/support electrical aspects of capital projects and site expansions.
- Conduct arc flash studies and ensure updated single line drawings.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Participate in audits, inspections, and continuous improvement.
- Lead the Electrical Standards Assurance Committee.
- Mentor trades and junior engineers on safety and standards.
- Collaborate with mine and mill teams to support operations.
Job Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- P.Eng. in Saskatchewan or eligible for registration with APEGS.
- 5+ years of experience in mining or mineral processing (hard rock preferred).
- Strong understanding of electrical systems in mill or mine environments.
- Skilled in SCADA/PLC, troubleshooting, and control logic.
- Familiar with arc flash, LOTO, grounding, and bonding safety programs.
- Proficient with ETAP or SKM, and AutoCAD.
- Effective communicator with strong team collaboration skills.
- Able to work in remote/rotational settings and pass medical/safety screening.
- Experience with hard rock milling (flotation or gravity circuits).
- Knowledge of reliability-based maintenance and condition monitoring.
- Background in energy management, power factor correction, or power quality.
- Experience working in Saskatchewan or similar northern/remote regions.
Compensation and Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary range of $130,000 - $150,000/year based on experience and qualifications.
- Annual discretionary short-term incentive award at a percentage of base salary, rewarding exceptional contributions to team and company success.
- Employer-paid health, dental, and vision Benefits – effective on start date.
- Life and disability insurance.
- RRSP with company match.
- Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) with company match.
- Camp-based position with travel support.
Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce as we move into our next phase of growth. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications and resumes. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, you must be legally able to work in Canada.
The McIlvenna Bay Project site is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position and the remote work environment, candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment, which includes drug and alcohol testing, as a condition of employment.
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