Oko West - Instrumentation Technician

In 2020, G Mining Ventures (GMIN) was created to acquire direct ownership of projects and capitalize on the value uplift that successful mine development offers. In July 2024, GMIN has acquired the OKO West project. The OKO West Project is a new gold discovery in northwest Guyana. It is located south of the historical “OKO” gold district, some 95 km west of Georgetown.

To ensure the achievement of this large-scale project, G Mining Ventures is looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of:

Instrumentation Technician

G Mining is seeking a skilled Instrumentation Technician to join our team for the OKO West Gold Mine Project in Guyana. The Instrumentation Technician will be responsible for the design, installation, calibration, maintenance, and optimization of instrumentation and control systems to ensure reliable, efficient, and safe plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and prepare detailed instrumentation and control system designs for industrial and process plant applications.
• Design and review instrumentation layouts, loop diagrams, control narratives, hook-up drawings, cable schedules, and I/O lists.
• Specify instrumentation equipment including transmitters, analyzers, control valves, sensors, PLC systems, and SCADA interfaces.
• Ensure all instrumentation designs comply with project specifications, safety standards, and applicable international/local codes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate instrumentation systems into overall project design.
  

Pre-Construction Coordination:

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure instrumentation designs are practical for field implementation.
• Review and approve instrumentation technical documentation and vendor drawings.
• Support procurement activities by evaluating technical specifications for instrumentation equipment and systems.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and technical reviews.

Site-Based Construction Supervision:

• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of instrumentation and automation systems at site.
• Ensure all installations comply with approved drawings, project specifications, and safety standards.
• Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to monitor instrumentation construction activities.
• Conduct inspections, calibration verification, and loop checks.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and control system issues during construction and commissioning phases.
• Monitor instrumentation performance and recommend improvements for efficiency and reliability.
• Develop calibration procedures and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Support automation optimization initiatives to improve operational performance and gold recovery.
  

Health & Safety:

• Promote and enforce G Mining’s health and safety standards.
• Ensure all instrumentation work is performed in compliance with local and international safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• Technical Certificate in instrumentation or electrical engineering or on the job experience.
• Strong knowledge of process instrumentation, PLC systems, SCADA, and DCS.
• Experience with calibration, loop testing, and commissioning of instrumentation systems.
• Proficiency in engineering design software such as AutoCAD, Navisworks, or similar.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, site-based environment.
  

Working Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years in Instrumentation Technician roles with a focus on gold mining construction projects.

Working Conditions

• Work Schedule – 14 days On & 7 days Off
• Transport, accommodations, and meals provided on site.

Compensation Package

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive benefits, bonus and Group Insurances