Posted 2 months ago
Senior Engineer, Process Controls
@ DMC Mining Services
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Overview
DMC Mining Services is hiring a permanent Senior Engineer, Process Controls in Thunder Bay, Ontario, to develop and review process control, automation and instrumentation designs for mining and industrial applications. The role leads senior technical review of PLC, HMI, DCS and SCADA designs and mentors intermediate and junior staff. The posting states a salary of $154,100 to $180,600, comprehensive benefits and retirement plan, and hybrid or remote work.
Responsibilities:
- Design and review process control, automation and instrumentation systems
- Provide senior technical review of PLC, HMI, DCS and SCADA designs
- Develop control specifications, standards and criteria
- Define process control scope for proposals and projects
- Mentor intermediate and junior process control staff
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licence in Ontario
- 10+ years of heavy industrial process controls experience
- PLC, HMI, DCS, SCADA and networking design experience
- Proficiency with Rockwell, Siemens, GE or Schneider tools
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | 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
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- 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 Senior Engineer, Process Controls to join our team on a permanent basis, based in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The Senior Engineer, Process Controls will be responsible for developing and reviewing process control, automation, and instrumentation design for applications in the mining and industrial sectors. The Senior Process Control Engineer will be responsible for providing lead development and senior technical review of various control system designs which may include design criteria, scope of work definition documents, process control network and communication architectures, industrial PLC/HMI/DCS/SCADA designs, control narratives documents, equipment specifications and datasheets, and PLC/HMI/DCS software development.
Responsibilities:
• Assesses the feasibility of proposed plans, projects, and scope of engineering work from a process control perspective.
• Participates in the planning and creation of drawings and documents involving detailed analysis and design for industrial control systems.
• Determines and develops process control and automation specifications, standards, and criteria for materials, equipment, and instrumentation.
• Develops the designs, calculations, engineering deliverables and documentation for process control and automation scope of work on client projects.
• Evaluates and reviews all process control engineering work for adherence to specifications, standards, and criteria as well as against applicable project scope, codes of authorities having jurisdiction, and integration with other disciplines.
• Ensures design compliance with relevant engineering procedures and guidelines, as well as internal QA/QC procedures.
• Collaborates with and provides direction & mentorship to intermediate and junior staff in the process control group.
• Collaborates with other DMC departments including construction and site operations.
• Contributes to and reviews engineering scope proposals, engineering cost estimates, design change notices, and operational change notices.
• Defines the scope of process control engineering work for project proposals, estimating, and executing projects.
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the province of Ontario.
• 10+ years of engineering experience working on heavy industrial projects for process controls, automation, and/or instrumentation in the role of an engineer.
• Experience in the mining industry is an asset.
• Working knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices, industry and regulatory codes and standards (CSA, IEEE, ISA, NFPA).
• Ability and interest in developing process control, automation, and instrumentation standards, guidelines, and best practices for engineering design work involved in the mining industry.
• Experience in low voltage planning, engineering design, installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, and industrial controls systems.
• Experience in industrial control system design involving: PLC, HMI, DCS, SCADA, and networking & communications.
• Experience with commissioning of equipment and controls systems, and control software development is an asset.
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions.
• Strong team player with ability to coordinate and work with other engineering disciplines.
• Proficient with engineering design software tools and control system software tools such as those from major control system manufacturers (Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Schneider, etc.).
• Proficient with Microsoft software tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
Additional Information:
• We are hiring to fill an existing vacancy.
• Salary Range is expected to be between: $154,100.00 to $180,600.00
• 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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