Posted 2 months ago
Intermediate Designer, Process Controls
@ DMC Mining Services
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Overview
DMC Mining Services is hiring an Intermediate Designer, Process Controls on a permanent full-time basis in Thunder Bay, Ontario, to design and draft control, automation and instrumentation systems alongside other designers and engineers. The role involves PLC communications integration, electrical and instrumentation drawings in AutoCAD, and maintaining electrical documentation. The posting states a salary of $82,950 to $109,700, comprehensive benefits and a retirement plan, and that the role can be hybrid (from site and remote).
Responsibilities:
- Design and draft control, automation and instrumentation systems
- Integrate Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet IP and DeviceNet communications into PLCs
- Develop electrical, instrumentation and control drawings in AutoCAD
- Maintain electrical data, documentation and drawings
Requirements summary:
- College diploma or degree in electrical engineering technology, or equivalent, with 5 years in heavy industry
- Knowledge of Canadian electrical codes and standards (OESC, NEC, CSA, IEEE, NFPA)
- PLC programming and SCADA experience
- Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
- Revit highly desirable
- Underground mining electrical design experience a strong asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Home, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical engineering technology, Electrical engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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DMC Mining Services
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Building Tomorrow's Mines
Full company description
With a client-centric approach, DMC Mining Services is renowned for being a proven partner capable of delivering safe and innovative solutions. Our industry-leading safety performance record has resulted in DMC assisting leading mining companies to fill critical roles in their success. We were the first to use leading edge, shaft-sinking technology Shaft Boring Road headers (SBRs), and are the first company in the world to ever complete an SBR project. DMC By the Numbers: • Mine Shaft Sinking: 21 km+ total depth • Raise Boring & Alimak Raise: 76 km+ total reamed • Mine Development: 107 km+ total advance • Contract Mining: 8.6 million+ tonnes mined • 20+ countries of global experience • 125+ years of combined mining experience in leadership team • 500+ current global employees at DMC Engineering services that DMC Mining Services provides: • Mining Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Automation & Instrumentation • Mechanical Engineering • Structural & Civil Engineering • Geological Engineering • Cost Estimating DMC also provides contracting services such as: • Raise Boring • Mine Development • Shaft Sinking DMC is a proven innovator! 1980 The company was founded in 1980 as Dynatec Mining Limited. In its second year in business, it started building the Macassa Mine shaft, for which, it still holds the record for the deepest single-lift timbered shaft in the world. 1992 DMC developed the Long Round Concept for shaft sinking, an innovation that improved productivity by 20%. 2013 The company initiated and developed leading edge, shaft sinking technology using Shaft Boring Roadheaders (SBRs) designed and built in Germany for a twin shaft project in Canada. 2015 DMC's Jansen team performed the first ever installation of shaft tubing using a robotic arm called the Blairmore Ring Erector (BRE). 2019 First full completion of 2 x 1000 metre BHP Billiton’s Jansen Shaft project using SBR technology.
- LinkedIn followers
- 41,413
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 984
- Reported office locations
- 191 Creditview Road, Suite 400, Vaughan, ON L4L 9T1, CA
- 2650 White St., P.O. Box 208, Val Caron, ON P3N 1N7, CA
- Other recorded names
- DMC Mining Services
- Specialties
- Construction and Mine Development
- Shaft Sinking
- Contract Mining
- Mining Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Automation & Instrumentation
- Mechanical Engineering
- Structural & Civil Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Cost Estimating
- Raise Boring
- and Mine Development
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With a client-centric approach, DMC Mining Services is renowned for being a proven partner capable of delivering safe and innovative solutions. Our industry-leading safety performance record has resulted in DMC assisting leading mining companies to fill critical roles in their success. We were the first to use leading edge, shaft-sinking technology Shaft Boring Road headers (SBRs), and are the first company in the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vaughan, ON |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1980 |
| Specialties | Construction and Mine DevelopmentShaft SinkingContract MiningMining EngineeringElectrical EngineeringAutomation & InstrumentationMechanical EngineeringStructural & Civil EngineeringGeological EngineeringCost Estimating |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 26 |
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Elevate your career with one of North America's leading underground mining contractors. DMC Mining Services has set the standard in the mining industry, providing top-notch services from shaft sinking and raise boring to complete mine development and operation. We're looking for dedicated professionals to join our team and contribute to our legacy of excellence, safety, and innovation. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to work on challenging, impactful projects, we want to hear from you!
Our core values: Zero Harm, Teamwork, Results Driven, Courage and Accountability.
Elevate your career with one of North America's leading underground mining contractors. DMC Mining Services has set the standard in the mining industry, providing top-notch services from shaft sinking and raise boring to complete mine development and operation. We're looking for dedicated professionals to join our team and contribute to our legacy of excellence, safety, and innovation. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to work on challenging, impactful projects, we want to hear from you!
Our core values: Zero Harm, Teamwork, Results Driven, Courage and Accountability.
Summary:
DMC is currently looking for a Intermediate Designer, Process Controls to join our team on a permanent basis, based in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The Intermediate Designer, Process Controls will collaborate with other designers and engineers and will be responsible for designing and drafting various control, automation, and instrumentation systems.
Responsibilities:
• Contributes to the team by actively participating in design and drafting control, automation, and instrumentation systems.
• Integrates communications into the PLC such as Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet IP and Devicenet
• Develops electrical, instrumentation and control drawings.
• Creates and maintains drawings using AutoCAD.
• Maintains electrical data, documentation, and drawings.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications:
• College Diploma or University Degree in electrical engineering technology or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in heavy industrial settings.
• Working knowledge of Canadian Electrical Codes, electrical engineering principles and practices, industry and regulatory codes and standards (OESC, NEC, CSA, IEEE, NFPA).
• Experience with PLC programming and SCADA systems.
• Proficient in developing and drafting drawings with a keen interest in learning new techniques.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong team player with ability to coordinate and work with other engineering disciplines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Experience with Revit is highly desirable.
• Electrical design experience in underground mining is a strong asset.
Additional Information:
• We are hiring to fill an existing vacancy.
• Salary Range is expected to be between: $82,950.00 to $109,700.00
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement plan.
• This role can be performed hybrid from site and remotely
• Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge/skills, and experience.
At DMC, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where innovation thrives, and every team member is valued. We believe in investing in our employees' growth and well-being, offering competitive benefits, continuous learning opportunities, and a supportive culture that empowers you to achieve your best.
Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions truly make a difference!
*No external recruiters please.
*The description is for the purpose of information only, and reflects the general duties considered to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed job description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is understood that the terms or conditions of the job are subject to change as may be deemed necessary by the Company to maintain a safe and efficient operation.
DMC Mining is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, please note that accommodations are available, upon request, throughout the recruitment and assessment process for any applicants with disabilities.
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