Instrumentation Technician - OKO West Gold Mine

About the role

G Mining Ventures (GMIN) acquired the OKO West gold project in July 2024, a new gold discovery in northwest Guyana about 95 km west of Georgetown. GMIN is hiring an Instrumentation Technician to design, install, calibrate, maintain and optimise instrumentation and control systems so that plant operations remain reliable, efficient and safe.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare detailed instrumentation and control system designs, layouts, loop diagrams, control narratives, hook-up drawings, cable schedules and I/O lists, and specify equipment such as transmitters, analyzers, control valves, sensors, PLCs and SCADA interfaces.
• Ensure designs meet project specifications, safety standards and applicable codes, and coordinate with engineering, procurement and construction teams.
• Review and approve technical documentation and vendor drawings, support procurement, and take part in FAT and technical reviews.
• Oversee installation, testing and commissioning at site, coordinate with contractors, and carry out inspections, calibration verification and loop checks.
• Troubleshoot issues during construction and commissioning, develop calibration procedures and preventive maintenance schedules, and support automation optimisation.
• Promote and enforce health and safety standards in line with local and international regulations.

Required profile

• Technical certificate in instrumentation or electrical engineering, or equivalent on-the-job experience.
• At least 3-5 years of experience as an Instrumentation Technician, focused on gold mining construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of process instrumentation, PLC systems, SCADA and DCS, and experience with calibration, loop testing and commissioning.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, site-based environment.

Required skills

• Engineering design software such as AutoCAD, Navisworks or similar.
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills.

What we offer

• Working schedule of 14 days on and 7 days off.
• Transport, accommodation and meals provided on site.
• Competitive salary, benefits, bonus and group insurance.