Drill & Blast EIT: Build Safe, High-Impact Designs

Glencore; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two Annual Bonus Plans

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Retirement Package

Health Lifestyle Account

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) is seeking an Engineer-in-Training in Mine Engineering in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. You will design blast patterns, generate loading instructions, and set timing to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role follows a 4x4 day shift schedule and offers professional development toward a P.Eng. Initially EIT, you may rotate into other engineering roles as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mine Engineering, Geological Engineering, or similar relevant field.
• Registered, or eligible to register as an Engineer-in-Training with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia.
• Basic digital literacy and experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent.
• Exposure to the DABS System is an asset.
• Exposure to mine design software, particularly MinePlan3D is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Collaborate closely with mine operations, engineering, survey, and geology teams to efficiently design and blast patterns
• Generate loading instructions, determine optimal blast timing to maximize coal recovery and waste rock fragmentation
• Design drill patterns and manage design files on the drilling digital systems
• Support on site nitrate management initiatives
• Support and implement standard methodologies related to drilling and blasting

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team player

Strong organizational skills

Education

Mine Engineering degree

Geological Engineering degree

Tools

MinePlan3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) is seeking an Engineer-in-Training in Mine Engineering in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. You will design blast patterns, generate loading instructions, and set timing to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role follows a 4x4 day shift schedule and offers professional development toward a P.Eng. Initially EIT, you may rotate into other engineering roles as you gain experience.