Instrumentation Engineer – 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 seeking an experienced Instrumentation Engineer to design, install, calibrate, maintain and optimise instrumentation and control systems so that plant operations remain reliable, efficient and safe. The role is a 2-year contract covering the engineering and construction phase, with potential for permanent employment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop detailed instrumentation and control system designs, including 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 international and local 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 instrumentation and control issues during construction and commissioning, and develop calibration procedures and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Prepare technical reports on progress, commissioning and system performance, and promote health and safety standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in instrumentation engineering, preferably in mining or industrial 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.
• Preferred: experience in gold mining or mineral processing, familiarity with Guyana's environmental and regulatory requirements, and previous remote project work.

Required skills

• Process instrumentation, PLC, SCADA and DCS
• AutoCAD, Navisworks or similar engineering design software
• Calibration, loop testing and commissioning

What we offer

• Transportation, accommodation and meals provided.
• Competitive compensation, bonus and group insurance.
• Initial work may be done from home.