Collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams
Providing after-hours troubleshooting support, including remote access
Training maintenance personnel on controls systems operation and troubleshooting
Creating, managing, and closing work orders within SAP, ensuring accurate documentation of work performed, parts usage, and labor tracking.
Supporting planning and scheduling efforts, including providing input on job scopes, critical spares, and maintenance strategies
Promoting safe work practices in alignment with MSHA and SSR Mining standards
Project Management
Support execution of controls-related capital and sustaining projects
Assist with scope development, commissioning, and system integration
Coordinate with vendors and contractors
Maintain proper change management and documentation control
Optimization and Leadership
Identify and implement process control improvements
Lead troubleshooting during critical plant upsets
Serve as a technical resource for E&I technicians
Demonstrate mindfulness toward system impacts and operational priorities when making programming or process changes
Show willingness to assist with budgeting activities, including project cost estimates, tracking, and justification support
Is This You??
Minimum 5+ years of industrial controls experience
Strong experience with Rockwell Automation systems (ControlLogix, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, PanelView)
Knowledge of industrial networks and communications
Strong understanding of electrical systems, VFDs, and instrumentation
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems with limited documentation
Experience using SAP (or similar CMMS) for work order management, including:
Creating and closing work orders
Documenting labor, materials, and findings
Supporting maintenance planning and tracking
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Experience in gold processing operations (ADR, heap leach, solution treatment)
Familiarity with PI Historian, FactoryTalk Historian, or AssetCentre
Experience with remote pumping and telemetry systems
Maintenance background in mining or heavy industry
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Demonstrated financial awareness and willingness to contribute to budgeting and cost control efforts
Working Conditions & Location
Environment: This role involves working in both office and field environments, including outdoor work at mine sites with exposure to dust, noise, and varying weather conditions.
Location: The Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) Mine site is located at elevations ranging from approximately 9,400 ft. to 10,600 ft. above sea level.
Schedule: M-Th, 10hrs / day
Physical Demands: The role may require walking on uneven terrain, climbing ladders, and working at heights or in confined spaces.
The summary provided is a basic outline of duties for the Controls Systems Programmer and is not all-inclusive. This position has multiple levels (which may range from level 1 up to level 6). For applicants residing in CO, the hourly rate offered for this overtime-eligible role will be $51.76/hr. Benefits: 401(k); medical/dental/vision insurance; employee share purchase plan, PTO, and STI.
SSR Mining does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to SSR Mining in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where SSR Mining has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of SSR Mining and SSR Mining will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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