Operations Engineer

Skeena Gold + Silver; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in British Columbia seeks an Operations Engineer to oversee operations at the Eskay Creek project. The role involves ensuring safety, analyzing data, and collaborating with various teams to enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and relevant experience in mining or construction. This position offers a competitive salary, a rotational work schedule, and opportunities for Indigenous applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4 years in mining or heavy civil construction.
• Demonstrated project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and compliance in all operations.
• Compile and analyze operational data for reporting.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize workflows.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Project Management

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Construction, or Mining Engineering

Tools

Fleet Management systems

Job description

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Skeena Gold + Silver Limited is a Canadian mining company with a portfolio of exploration and development projects located in northwest British Columbia, Canada. Our current focus is on the revitalization of the high-grade, past-producing Eskay Creek gold-silver mine. Skeena is committed to leading the industry in reconciliation, diversity, and inclusion and we work in close collaboration with our Indigenous partners, leveraging their traditional knowledge and respect for the land.

As a Skeena employee, you will become part of a dynamic, innovative, and results-driven work environment. Together, alongside colleagues of diverse backgrounds and experience, you will help us operate safely, protect the environment, positively contribute to our local communities, and build a state-of-the-art mine in Canada. Come join our team to be a part of this exciting opportunity!

Job Title: Operations Engineer

Reporting directly to the Project Engineer, the Operations Engineer is responsible for tracking and supporting operations on the Eskay Creek project, ensuring efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement in all operational aspects. This role is essential for maintaining safe work practices, systematically tracking, analyzing, and interpreting operational data, and optimizing performance through close collaboration with multiple teams.

By working closely with Operations Supervisors, Superintendents, and Technical Services personnel, the Operations Engineer will develop strategies to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and enhance overall project execution.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure that safe work practices are built into and adhered to in all mine and heavy civil operations activities.
• Verify all quantity tracking with the Technical Services team, ensuring proper material tracking and compliance with permit conditions.

Data Management and Reporting

• Compile, track, analyze, and monitor all operations cost and productivity data.
• Communicate daily cost, productivity, KPIs, and schedule data to the site team.
• Enter and vet all data, providing daily, weekly, and monthly updates on volumes, construction progress, earned value, and costs to the Project Controls team.
• Upload LEM, load counts, and cost data into tracking databases.
• Act as the site owner for all operational data, conducting regular quality checks to ensure data integrity.
• Compile all site data and develop daily and weekly site reports.
• Act as the overall owner and responsible party for site reporting.

Operational Optimization and Support

• Work directly with Operations Supervisors and Superintendents to analyze operational data, identify improvements, and develop robust execution plans.
• Collaborate with Operations and Mobile Maintenance teams to ensure proper tracking of equipment performance and personnel hours for accurate cost coding.
• Provide operational inputs for forecasting, planning, and scheduling.

Technical Support and Collaboration

• Work closely with the Technical Services team to plan workfronts, schedule activities, and ensure resource allocation.
• Support the Technical Services team with tracking of drill and blast metrics, survey requests, volume reconciliation, and ML / ARD data.
• Assist with the implementation and operation of Fleet Management systems and HPGPS equipment.

The Ideal Candidate

Education / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Construction, or Mining Engineering, or other related discipline.

Experience / Skills

• A minimum of 3-4 years of mining and/or heavy civil construction experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience with fleet dispatch/management systems.
• Demonstrated project management experience, with experience in greenfield or brownfield start-up projects considered an asset.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to support reporting and communication between various stakeholders.
• High degree of responsibility and accountability.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal guidance (must be self-directed).
• Ability to work a rotational schedule in a remote mining camp.

Work Location & Conditions

This is a site-based camp job at Eskay Creek Mine site. The position involves working at a remote mine site on a 15 days on / 13 days off rotation.

The Eskay Creek Revitalization Project is located within the Coast Mountains of Northwestern British Columbia and Tahltan Territory. Ground transportation will be provided from local communities to the Eskay Creek Site facilities. For applicants located elsewhere in western Canada, flight transportation from major urban centers will be provided to the Terrace or Smithers airports, from which shuttles will provide transportation to the Eskay Creek Camp facilities. Travel time and expenses are subject to Skeena’s Travel Policy.

There will be exposure to extreme temperatures in all seasons, including working outdoors in snow, mud, ice, and water conditions, walking on uneven ground, prolonged standing, and physically handling/lifting/moving heavy objects.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Priority will be given to Indigenous Nations members residing within the project territories.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is CA$90,000 - CA$120,000, aligned with the market for such roles in British Columbia. Salary offers will be based on relevant education, training, and experience.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology, Mining

Location: Terrace, British Columbia, Canada