Elk Valley Resources
Technical Analyst, Processing Systems
Elk Valley ResourcesCanada23 hours ago
Full-timeInformation Technology
Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.

EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.

Application Deadline: October 20, 2025

What we offer:

At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.

EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.

We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

About the role:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Processing Systems, the Technical Analyst is responsible for the delivery, support, enhancement, and security of our industrial control systems and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure. This role is critical in bridging the gap between IT and OT, ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of systems that support mining and processing operations.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with strong process documentation and reporting skills, excellent communication (written, verbal, and interpersonal), and a collaborative approach to problem solving. You should be comfortable working independently within a distributed, cross-functional team and bring technical expertise, analytical thinking, and a drive for innovation and operational excellence. You’ll be part of a high-performing team that safely and reliably delivers and maintains a diverse range of technologies across EVR.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!

Benefits:

  • Two Annual Bonus Plans
  • Comprehensive Benefits Plan
  • Retirement Package
  • Health Lifestyle Account



In this role you will:

  • Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
  • Monitor, maintain and troubleshoot OT systems, including servers, workstations, SCADA platforms, PLCs, HMIs, historians, and industrial control networks
  • Implement, monitor, and maintain OT cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST, IEC 62443, and internal corporate standards. Support internal and external audits and broader compliance initiatives
  • Contribute to OT-related projects such as system upgrades, network segmentation, and new technology integration. Provide technical OT support for greenfield and brownfield capital projects
  • Monitor OT system performance, identify optimization opportunities, and implement improvements to enhance system reliability, availability, and efficiency
  • Work closely with IT, engineering, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment of OT systems with business goals
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, system architecture diagrams, and system baselines/metrics. Promote adherence to OT standards and best practices
  • Participate in OT incident investigations and root cause analysis, implementing corrective and preventive actions. Participate in a rotational on-call schedule supporting 24/7 mining operations
  • Support research and the evaluation of emerging OT technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve system performance, security, and scalability
  • Support OT asset lifecycle management, including hardware/software obsolescence, version control, upgrades, and system decommissioning
  • Participate in and enforce structured change management processes for OT systems to ensure minimal disruption and traceability



Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience or certifications may be considered
  • 2+ years of experience in a technical analyst, preferably within the mining or heavy industrial sector, hands-on experience with OT systems including SCADA, HMI, and PLC platforms would be beneficial
  • Rockwell and Aveva / Wonderware experience and training considered an asset
  • Ability to interpret and develop documentation such as process flow diagrams, system/network architecture diagrams, and functional design specifications
  • Understanding of industrial control system (ICS) security principles, version/source control, electrical and instrumentation systems, computer networking, and database architecture
  • Proven experience troubleshooting and supporting windows operating systems, domain/Active Directory, virtualization, databases/SQL, and computer and networking fundamentals
  • Strong process documentation and reporting capabilities
  • Ability to travel as necessary to support EVR’s mining operations
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent



The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

About EVR
EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.

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