Mechanical Engineering Co-op: Hands-On Mining Projects

Elk Valley Resources; Elkford; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines and offers a hands-on co-op opportunity in mechanical engineering in British Columbia. You will engage in maintenance coordination, project scheduling, and design collaboration with multiple teams.

The role supports safety, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives while providing mentorship and real-world mining operations experience. Start date May 2027; duration 8 or 12 months; on-site role in a dynamic industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Comfortable in a dynamic industrial environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of AutoCAD/SolidWorks advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies.
• Assist in the coordination of maintenance projects in a processing plant, water treatment facility or in mobile maintenance with heavy duty mining equipment.
• Organize, schedule and monitor the status of maintenance projects.
• Monitor project budgets and identify inefficiencies and offer cost effective solutions.
• Support operations and work with skilled trades to troubleshoot equipment failure and develop repair scopes of work.
• Collaborate with engineering team to produce detailed designs for mechanical projects on site such as upgrades to equipment or building facilities.
• Support reliability maintenance initiatives including failure and root cause analysis.
• Create and evaluate innovative ideas and technologies to help improve the way we do business.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines and offers a hands-on co-op opportunity in mechanical engineering in British Columbia. You will engage in maintenance coordination, project scheduling, and design collaboration with multiple teams.

The role supports safety, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives while providing mentorship and real-world mining operations experience. Start date May 2027; duration 8 or 12 months; on-site role in a dynamic industrial setting.