Director of Controls, Vancouver***Completed***

Our client commercializes innovative solutions in the mining industry. The company’s proprietary technology will seamlessly integrate with existing mine equipment and offers greater flexibility, accuracy, and efficiency for its target industry.  There is a significant sustainability benefit, as these improved processing decisions directly reduce the environmental footprint of mine operations.

They are looking to hire the leader of their dedicated Controls Engineering team to take responsibility for delivering high-quality solutions to their engineering function.  

Responsibilities:                                                                                                                                                                              

·         Delivery of high-quality new control solutions; ensure the correctness, completeness, and overall quality of work products completed by the Controls team and by vendors for existing, new and replacement products.

·         Act as subject matter technical expert; keep abreast of technological advances in controls and communications systems and what approaches may be available for use in current or future products.

·         Manage a multidisciplinary team of Controls, Electrical and Software Engineers, Technologists and Specialists.

Requirements:

•      Minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience with 10 years’ experience managing a controls hardware-PLC development team.

•      Proven ability to lead teams in the design, implementation, and on time delivery of high-quality controls solutions in a product development environment.

•      Minimum of 5 years’ experience delivering controls solutions to mining, milling, forestry, or oil & gas industry.

•      Experience developing rugged equipment is an asset.

•      Strong leadership skills that inspire team confidence and respect while motivating team members in a creative and effective manner.

•      Legally able to work in Canada.

We are looking for someone that enjoys creative and innovative environments. You are guaranteed to work with new technologies that expand your technical knowledge and expertise. This person should be comfortable talking with a wide variety of people including customers, to create products that solve real and significant problems. The company offers fair compensation that includes bonus and equity and good benefits.

Contact: Amanda Du Toit amanda@corporate.bc.ca