Engineer in Training (EIT)

Perenti Global Limited; Dease Lake; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Health and dental benefits

Travel allowance

Camp accommodations and meals

RRSP matching

Job summary

Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. is seeking an Underground Engineer-in-Training at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia. You will rotate through underground operations, support data analysis, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on training in an active underground environment with FIFO rotations and flexible shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate of a Mine Engineering program.
• Co-op placement, summer work and/or underground mining experience is an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, time management and communication abilities.
• Experience with PowerBI and relational databases is an asset.
• Valid driver's license; manual transmission experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Barminco HSE policies and site safety requirements.
• Underground rotations including haulage fleet and development operations.
• Assist with bolt/mesh/bore cycling and underground services.
• Support development and production blasting activities and data collection.
• Prepare contractor claims and reports; manage databases and data visualization.

Skills

PowerBI

Relational databases

AutoCAD

Deswik

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Mine Engineering program

Tools

Excel

Deswik

AutoCAD

PowerBI

Job description

About Barminco: Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. is part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company originating in Australia. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Canada and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

We provide state of the art facilities, equipment, technology and opportunities to work on projects all over the world. At Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd., we are committed to fostering a culture that understands and values inclusion and diversity.

The Opportunity: Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has a new exciting opportunity for an Underground Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our team at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia on a full-time basis. Working a FIFO rotation of 14-shifts on and 14-shifts off.

Reporting to the Project Manager or designate, the successful candidate will be responsible for their safety and the safety of their co-workers while supporting continuous improvement and mine optimization projects geared towards achieving key performance targets. The incumbent is expected to adhere to and maintain all company standards and perform duties to the highest levels of safe operation.

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Compliance with all Barminco HSE policies and procedure, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and all relevant site-specific client generated policies and procedures, while ensuring the safety of others

Spend time completing underground operational rotations, exposing yourselves to:

Underground haulage fleet operation and management

Underground development cycle operation and management

Exposure to bolt, mesh, bore cycling with jumbo drills

Underground services and construction crew

Development and production blasting

Exposure to site financial and commercial operations

Prepare monthly contractor claims and reports

Manage databases and conduct self-managed continuous improvement projects on site

Manage databases and provide support for analysis and data visualization

Practice good general housekeeping, clean and maintain equipment/machinery to a high standard

Understand and comply with all PPE requirements in work areas

Other duties may be assigned by your Supervisor, as required

Skills and Experience:

To qualify for this role, you must be a recent graduate of a Mine Engineering program

Previous co-op placement, summer work and/or underground mining experience is considered an asset

Strong analytical skills with effective organizational, time management and communication abilities

Experience with PowerBI and relational databases is considered an asset

Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Outlook, and Teams

Knowledge of AutoCAD, Deswik is considered an asset

Maintain a valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experience is an asset

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship

The ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment with high degree of professionalism and self-motivation is essential

Able to effectively prioritize and organize workload to ensure deadlines are met

Must have good radio etiquette and strong communications skills

Eagerness to learn and grow with a willingness to gain underground operational experience

Work Conditions

Ability to do shift camp work on a rotational basis (dayshift/nightshift), typically the rotations are 2 weeks on site (minimum 12-hour days), followed by 2 weeks off – working statutory holidays as they fall within the rotation

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to communicate, sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, push/pull, manipulate objects and work in awkward positions

Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds

Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required

Extreme weather conditions

Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high

What we offer: Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. can offer you a role where you will be challenged and valued for your skills and experience. You will also have the opportunity to develop and grow your career including hands-on experience working in underground operators roles throughout your training to broaden your skillset and operational capabilities.

We offer a competitive hourly wage range of $45.36 – 52.92/hr, no-wait extended health and dental benefits, charter travel from various hubs with a Travel Allowance, camp accommodations and meals. We also offer a matching RRSP program after a 3-month waiting period.

NOTE: Selected candidates will have to successfully complete a pre-employment Fit for Duty medical which includes alcohol and drug screening.

How to Apply: Start your application by clicking on the 'Apply' button.

Please include with your resume, copies of your certifications, and other documents that are relevant to the role for which you are applying.

Please tell us in your application, if you are a member of the Tahltan Nation.

We look forward to reviewing your application, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.