Electrical, Controls & instrumentation (EC&I) Lead
– CEC Mining Systems Ltd
Contact – Dave Banns (dbanns@theheadhunters.ca)

The Headhunters have partnered with CEC Mining Systems to add an Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation (EC&I) Lead to their growing Vancouver, BC team.

If you’re interested travelling to sites globally, bringing your technical on-site expertise and playing a leadership role alongside a strong management group, please read on…

About CEC Mining Systems

CEC Mining Systems Corp. (https://cecminingsystems.com/) is an innovative ISO 9001-certified Canadian OEM manufacturer of solid-liquid separation equipment, specializing in ceramic disc-vacuum filtration systems used for concentrate filtration, tailings dewatering, and paste backfill plants. CECMS provides tip-to-tail engineering services, including EP/EPC/BOOT project delivery using traditional or modular construction techniques. CECMS operates a wholly owned subsidiary – Canadian Critical Minerals Research (CCMR) – through which research and development activities are concentrated. This company operates a 7,500 sq. ft. bench and pilot-scale testwork facility in Kamloops, BC.

In addition to filtration, CECMS owns licenses to a variety of other solid-liquid separation technologies, including various screening and drying equipment utilized in various areas of battery metals flowsheets.

CECMS project engineering and manufacturing capabilities are scalable and global, having executed complex projects throughout the Americas and Africa by partnering with local fabricators and service providers. CECMS Canadian quality control standards, testwork and flowsheet development, EC&I/control and instrumentation systems can be configured to meet any international standard. Combining this approach with a lean, on-demand supply chain has allowed CECMS to compete in any jurisdiction on the total cost of ownership.

Currently, CECMS manufactures the largest commercially available ceramic disc vacuum filter (CX12-204 – 204 m2), which was deployed to a 24,00 tpd iron ore plant in West Africa. This novel technology development has allowed for larger-scale filtration projects to access economies of scale with respect to capital/operating costs, footprint, and throughput.

About the Opportunity

CECMS is looking to add an Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation (E&I) Lead with experience in Low Voltage (LV) Motor Control Centers (MCC) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) panels fitted with Human-Machine-Interfaces (HMIs).

The successful candidate will significantly contribute to the design, execution, installation and commissioning of integrated EC&I systems. This position will work closely with engineers, project managers, clients and various other stakeholders to define technical scope, manage technical aspects and ensure the successful completion of projects from concept to completion. As a full-life cycle role, the position will lead the integrity, safety and optimal performance of these systems, which are vital to the useability and efficient operations of the product and services offerings.

This candidate will be deeply embedded within the project delivery and technical services group to support field work, customer integration, debottlenecking, trouble-shooting, training and optimization with our global customer base.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering

• Work with stakeholders, contractors and various vendors to deliver electrical systems packages and its inherent design, including: single-line diagrams (SLDs), electrical schematics, bill-of-materials, wiring and cabling schedules.
• Overseeing, reviewing, redlining and updating drawing packages for projects in collaboration with vendors while keeping proper document and revision control.
• Specifying electrical, controls and instrumentation equipment and components to support parent design intent.
• Work with controls programmers to develop functional specifications, control narratives and their interface with piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Interface with process and mechanical engineering to functionally control systems.
• Undertake vendor, equipment trade-off evaluations to develop cost/lead-time effective alternatives.
• Support request for proposal bid submissions by providing loads and motors lists, EC&I equipment lists and associated specifications with cost and schedule estimation.
• Assist with the preparation of capital, operating cost estimates, manpower estimates, cost analysis and/or other documentation as appropriate from time to time.
• Keep up with industry best practice to integrate new process, technology options into base-case design scenarios.
• Support in the preparation and review of proposals, studies, and technical reports as appropriate from time to time.

Projects

• Develop and execute integrated/turn-key EC&I systems for capital, research and development projects.
• Integrate CECMS EC&I design within large, complex industrial process plants and ensure proper battery limit management with owner’s teams/EPCM’s.
• Configure and implement control networks and communications systems across CECMS battery limits.
• Support preparation of CECMS vendor RFP/RFQ’s to suppliers. Adjudicate vendor bid submissions alongside procurement for technical, commercial efficacy.
• Prepare project engineering documentation within acceptable quality and schedule standards.
• Oversee the cost effective, safe and timely completion of various projects in parallel with one another that meet or exceed expected performance.
• Travel to vendor/supplier site locations to supervise factory acceptance tests (FATs) and acceptance of packages.

R&D

• Participate in the research, development and commercialization of new technologies, patents, and proprietary control systems techniques.
• Provide input to the improvement of process control to advance automation, remote control, monitoring and predictive analytical frameworks.

Installation & Commissioning

• Travel to i) client locations, ii) R&D facilities to support the installation, commissioning and/or servicing/maintenance of equipment in the field.
• Lead electrical, controls and instrumentation disciplines while onsite.
• Configure and troubleshoot PLC/HMI systems alongside controls programmers.

What the successful candidate will bring:

• Bachelor Degree in a related Electrical, Controls and/or Instrumentation engineering field and be a compliant, registered EIT or P. Eng. with EGBC.
• Have a minimum of 5-7 years of practical, field experience in the EC&I field.
• Have a proven track record of complex project problem solving, commissioning and effective interdisciplinary communication.
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD 2D to review and prepare drawing packages.
• Proficiency in the design and implementation of low voltage electrical control systems, panels, communications.
• Proficiency in control narratives and their integration with process and mechanical systems.
• Experience with design, configuration and assembly of electrical enclosures and junction boxes.
• Familiarity with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), with is imperative with ensuring compliance and safety across all engineering practices and products.
• Familiarity with product quality assurance, inspection and testing.
• Experience working with international clients and multi-time zone-based teams.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word/PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat.
• Creative (out-of-the-box) thinking to facilitate project success/completion.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working within a small, multicultural, collaborative team.
• Perform high-level critical thinking and problem-solving independently.
• Highly detail-oriented to ensure accuracy on written documentation.

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Flexibility to travel both locally and internationally as required. (up to 50%)
• Fluency in Spanish
• Valid drivers’ license and passport.

In return, you can expect:

• Competitive salary based on experience ($90,000 - $110,000), however if you have more experience, the range will clearly increase
• Bonus and full benefits package
• Opportunity to travel to remote sites globally.
• Lead engineering in a specialized, high-impact niche.