Mine EIT

Coeur Mining; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Mine Engineer in Training to support operations at the Silvertip Mine. This role involves providing technical support for both surface and underground operations, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Mine Engineering and be physically fit for the role. Join a progressive team-oriented environment with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Ability to register as EIT in B.C.
• Physically fit to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Mine Operations and Site Services.
• Conduct ground control inspections and report conditions.
• Track all material movement underground and on surface.

Skills

Teamwork

Technical Support

Safety Procedures

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mine Engineering

Tools

Deswik

AutoCAD

Job description

Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing, precious metals producer with four wholly owned operations : the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur Silvertip is one of the highest-grade silver-zinc lead projects in the world. Coeur is focused on targeted exploration of Silvertip’s large, highly prospective land page. Recent drilling results reinforce Silvertip's growing potential as an emerging tier-one asset for the Company.

Silvertip employs approximately 70 mining and exploration leaders at the camp-based site. Coeur Silvertip prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.

About the Job :

Operating in a Northern British Columbia mining environment on a two week in / two week out shift rotation, the Mine Engineer in Training (EIT) is an integral part of the surface and underground operations at Silvertip Mine. Solid work ethics, regular attendance, and punctuality are essential requirements for this position

Responsibilities :

• Provide technical support for Mine Operations and Site Services as required, with a primary focus on

1) underground development that will support the exploration program, and

• 2) TRSF construction on surface.
• Provide surface and UG survey support (pickups, markups, survey control stations, as-built drawings).
• Participate in organizing geotechnical drilling programs in conjunction with contractors and perform geotechnical logging.
• UG data collection including ventilation flows, gas concentrations, Q’ analysis and other operational information.
• Assist with mine plans, schedules, and water management plans as development progresses.
• Track all material (Ore, Waste PAG and NAG) movement underground and on surface by completing regular stockpile surveys and issue reports on the progress of construction of the TRSF.
• Assure compliance with ML / ARD management plan (Metal Leaching / Acid Rock Drainage).
• Assure compliance with Operation, Maintenance, and Surveillance (OMS) Manuals for the TRSF and water management structures (WMS).
• Monitor the TRSF and WMS, including their ponds, access roads, contact and non-contact ditches.
• Conduct ground control inspections and report conditions.
• Perform pull tests on ground support equipment, including rock bolts (rebar, Omega and cable) and take readings for ground monitoring instrumentation such as ground movement monitors and piezometers.
• Conduct ground control inspections, compile and issue ground control instructions under the guidance of the Supervisor.
• Update prints for vent surveys, month-end reports, schedules, work instructions and as-builts using Deswik.
• Become knowledgeable with mine operations and equipment and assist with mine development when the opportunity arises. This may include working underground and operating underground equipment, once approved and signed off.
• Perform pre-operational checks, operate equipment and perform all job functions according to Safe Operating Procedures.
• Provide technical support for Site Services, Environment, and underground operations.
• Accomplish other tasks within the Mine Engineer’s area of expertise as requested.

Required Qualifications & Skills :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mine Engineering, ability to register as EIT in B.C.
• Previous experience at a mine site, preferably underground is an asset.
• Knowledge of Deswik, Word processing and spreadsheets.
• Experience with Vulcan or AutoCAD are an asset but not required.
• Experience operating a Drone is an asset
• Valid driver’s license.
• Physically fit to perform the duties of the position.

Additional Information :

• Willing to work a two-week rotation schedule, with 12-hour shifts per day at a remote camp.
• Our current designated marshalling locations are Vancouver, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Calgary, Edmonton, Whitehorse, Teslin, and Watson Lake.

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.