About this role
Role Overview
- Execute mining engineering and related projects for mining studies/projects of varying size and complexity
- Work with clients to deliver safe, responsible, and innovative solutions
- Collaborate with geologists, geotechnical engineers, and civil engineers to design mine access, determine mining methods, mine development, and mine infrastructure
- Prepare mine development and production plans and schedules
- Estimate performance productivities and support the preparation of capital and operating costs
- Use mining software programs such as MineSight 3D, Deswik, Minemax, Vulcan, Carlson or similar packages to complete technical assignments
- Attend meetings and interface with clients, external consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, and/or vendors
- Participate in technical reviews
- Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers
- Prepare technical reports
- Support business development efforts and proposal preparation
- International or national travel can be expected with the possibility of extended stays.
Requirements
- Mining Engineering Degree from an accredited university
- 8-10 years of engineering experience in surface metals, industrial, or construction aggregate mining
- Engineering and operations experience at an operating mine considered an asset
- Currently licensed or willingness to pursue a P.Eng. (Professional Engineer) and/or QP (Qualified Person) during the first two years of employment
- Strong knowledge, interpretation, and application of the mining standards and best practices
- Thorough understanding of mining engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others
- Proven problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to perform in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Be a driver of a positive work environment
- Expertise in pit and phase optimization using Whittle, MMSO or NPVS software (Whittle is preferred)
- Proven experience in one of the following: MineSight 3D, Deswik, or MineMax mine design software
- Experience in creating optimized mine plans using Minesight MPSO or Deswik (Scheduler and LHS) software is a plus
- Experience in using MineMax is a plus and should be noted on your application
- Experience in using Vulcan or Carlson will be considered
- Familiar with Mine Health and Safety Regulations
- Valid driver’s license required
Benefits
- Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans
- Wellness program
- Health saving accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) plan
- Employee stock purchase program
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Short-term/long-term disability plans
- Emergency travel benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional membership fee coverage
- Paid family leave
- Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
- Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
- Eligible for paid sick leave.