Mill Control Room Operator

Description

Skeena Gold + Silver Limited is a Canadian mining company with a portfolio of exploration and development projects located in northwest British Columbia, Canada. Our current focus is on the revitalization of the high-grade, past-producing Eskay Creek gold-silver mine. Skeena is committed to leading the industry in reconciliation, diversity, and inclusion and we work in close collaboration with our Indigenous partners, leveraging their traditional knowledge and respect for the land.

As a Skeena employee, you will become part of a dynamic, innovative, and results-driven work environment. Together, alongside colleagues of diverse backgrounds and experience you will help us operate safely, protect the environment, positively contribute to our local communities and build a state of the art mine in Canada. Come join our team to be a part of this amazing opportunity

Job Title: Mill Control Room Operator

Reporting directly to the Mill Supervisor, the Mill Control Room Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient operation and monitoring of ore processing systems through the distributed control system.

During commissioning, this role will work closely with process control engineers to support loop testing and configure the distributed control system for end-user optimization. Other duties assigned will support operational readiness.

During normal operations, the Control Room Operator will help maintain stable plant performance by monitoring process conditions, responding to operational changes, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating with operations, metallurgy, maintenance, instrumentation, and process control teams.

The successful candidate will use sound operating judgement, process data, and established procedures to optimize throughput, maintain circuit stability, and support safe production targets. The role requires strong communication, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic operating environment

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Commissioning & Operations Readiness

• Support Process Control engineers and field-based Instrument & Controls technicians to perform loop testing and other commissioning duties as requested.
• Maintain a daily log of defects and improvement opportunities during commissioning.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, Mill Supervision & Mill Trainers to support the development of operator training programs and Safe Work Instructions (SWIs) to prepare for operational readiness.
• Reading and interpreting P&IDs, assisting with the development of operational best practices & procedures.

Control Room Operation

• Monitor and operate process control systems to support safe, stable, and efficient mill performance.
• Use process data, alarms, trends, and operating knowledge to identify issues, troubleshoot upset conditions, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor, prioritize, acknowledge, and elevate alarms, abnormal trends, interlocks, and process deviations in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate shift logs, operating reports, and handover notes to support effective communication and continuity between crews.
• Coordinate equipment start-ups, shutdowns, isolations, and operational changes with field operators and maintenance personnel.
• Operate within established procedures, control limits, environmental requirements, and site safety standards.
• Support plant optimization by adjusting operating parameters in consultation with Mill Supervision, Metallurgy, and Process Control.
• Monitor equipment status and process indicators to help prevent equipment damage, downtime, or unsafe operating conditions.
• Coordinate with field operators, metallurgy, process control, instrumentation, and maintenance teams to resolve process or equipment deficiencies.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve control performance, equipment reliability, and operating stability.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and communicate critical information clearly to affected personnel.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with shutdowns, upset conditions, cleanup, and operational support activities as directed.
• Assist with water balance, reagent system monitoring, tailings-related controls, and other critical process interfaces as required.
• All other duties as reasonably assigned

The Ideal Candidate

Education / Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a control room setting
• Experience supporting commissioning, start-up, or ope