Junior Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation Engineer

Hellas Gold Single Member S.A. is a mining company for gold, silver, lead, and zinc, headquartered in Athens. Since 2004, it has been responsibly and safely developing and operating the Kassandra Mines in NE Halkidiki under the strictest environmental terms. The Kassandra Mines consist of three mining projects: the Stratoni-Mavres Petres Mine, the Olympias Mine, and the Skouries Project. Continuing a 25-century mining history, Hellas Gold invests in the sustainable development of the Kassandra Mines, boosting economic growth and contributing to the prosperity of the local community with investments exceeding $3 billion, employing over 2,000 workers, actively supporting local suppliers, and making significant investments in local community support initiatives and projects. Since 2012, it operates as a subsidiary of Eldorado Gold Corporation, a Canadian mining company with over 30 years experience in the exploration, development, and operation of mines worldwide.

We live our values in pursuit of our purpose: to find a better way to do things. We aim to break new ground in all that we do. We do this by creating a positive impact today, and for future generations, through our commitment to operating safely, sustainably, and profitably.

The company offers the opportunity to those who wish to express interest in the position of “Junior Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation Engineer | Junior Μηχανικός Ηλεκτρολογίας, Οργάνων και Αυτοματισμών”, for its premises in Chalkidiki. The position will report to the Process Maintenance Electrical Engineer, of the Processing Department in Skouries.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain a high standard of safety awareness and personal responsibility in all activities.
• Develop familiarity with the process plant flowsheet, operational philosophy, and equipment across all plant areas.
• Develop an understanding of electrical systems, instrumentation, and automation systems used within the Process Plant.
• Gain knowledge of applicable legal, regulatory, and company compliance requirements related to electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Work under supervision to gain practical exposure to plant systems, maintenance practices, and operational requirements.
• Support maintenance and operations teams under supervision as part of the learning process.
• Participate in plant inspections, maintenance activities, and shutdowns to develop practical understanding of equipment and systems.
• Support the identification and basic analysis of electrical and instrumentation issues under guidance.
• Gain exposure to plant control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS) and their role in process control and stability.
• Develop an understanding of the interaction between process performance, instrumentation accuracy, and control philosophy.
• Assist in maintaining accurate maintenance documentation, records, and drawings.
• Demonstrate continuous development of technical knowledge and practical competency.
• Comply with all site safety standards, procedures, and operational requirements.
• Gain hands-on experience in SAP ERP (PM & MM modules) to support work order management, data entry and material transactions under supervision.
• Develop an understanding of maintenance KPIs (e.g. MTBF, MTTR, equipment availability) and support their interpretation and use under guidance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation or Automation Engineering.
• 0–3 years’ experience in Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, and industrial control systems.
• Exposure to PLC / SCADA / DCS systems will be considered an asset.
• Basic understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet).
• Exposure to mining, process plant, or heavy industry environments will be considered an advantage.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Valid driving license.

Our company offers a competitive remuneration package that includes an attractive combination of basic salary and benefits, as well as opportunities for development in a challenging work environment.

Inclusion and Diversity

Hellas Gold is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

If you are looking for a global and dynamic environment, please send us your CV.