Mine Engineer/Planner - PL#43148

Peter Lucas; Northeastern Ontario; Presencial; CAD 130.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Extended health and dental benefits

Pension matching program

Company events and incentives

Professional development and career成长

Descripción de la vacante

Peter Lucas is seeking an experienced Mine Engineer/Planner to support underground mining operations. The role focuses on developing, reviewing, and optimizing short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans, production schedules, and mining strategies to meet operational goals.

You will collaborate with geology, operations, and technical services to ensure practicable, safe, and efficient plans. The position involves mentoring junior engineers and contributing to continuous improvement in design

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• 1–5 years in underground mining with planning or production engineering exposure.
• Experience with mine planning software (Deswik, AutoCAD or MineSight).
• P.Eng. eligibility and driving license are assets.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and optimize short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans and production schedules.
• Support stope design, sequencing, and development layouts.
• Evaluate mining methods and designs to improve safety and productivity.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare engineering designs, reports, and feasibility studies.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Professional Engineer (PEO) eligibility

Herramientas

Deswik

AutoCAD

MineSight

Descripción del empleo

Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people and community to provide gold-standard project delivery. We are currently looking for an experienced Mine Engineer / Planner to join our team.

At Peter Lucas, we offer a variety of work, professional development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. Our dynamic environment, filled with high-achieving professionals, enables our staff to take on incredible opportunities, gain mentorship from a diverse group of colleagues, and succeed in their careers.

The Mine Engineer / Planner will provide technical engineering and planning support to underground mining operations, helping to optimize mine designs, production schedules, and operational performance. This position offers the opportunity to work across multiple technical disciplines, contribute to mine planning and continuous improvement initiatives, and provide guidance to junior engineers and technical teams.

The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of underground mining operations, mine design, and production planning, along with the ability to evaluate complex technical challenges and develop practical solutions that support safe, efficient, and productive mining operations.

Schedule and Site Accommodations

• Rotation: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
• Compensation: $130,000-$160,000 CAD annually, based on experience and qualifications
• Camp accommodations provided
• Flights and travel support to and from site provided

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering and planning support to underground mining operations and project teams
• Develop, review, and optimize short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans, production schedules, and mining strategies to support operational objectives
• Support underground mine planning activities, including stope design, sequencing, development layouts, and production optimization
• Evaluate mining methods, mine designs, and operational practices to identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, and efficiency
• Provide technical input into mine ventilation requirements, infrastructure planning, and underground development strategies
• Collaborate with geology, operations, maintenance, and technical services teams to ensure mine plans are practical, achievable, and aligned with production targets
• Prepare and review engineering designs, technical reports, mine plans, studies, and recommendations to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Support mine design reviews, technical evaluations, feasibility studies, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze production performance, identify operational constraints, and recommend engineering solutions to improve mine productivity and reliability
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to junior mining engineers and technical personnel
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of engineering standards, procedures, and best practices
• Participate in site inspections, operational reviews, and technical discussions to ensure engineering plans align with field conditions and operational requirements
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure engineering activities comply with applicable health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Work closely with site leadership and multidisciplinary teams to support operational priorities and long-term mine performance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 1-5 years of experience in an underground mining operation, preferably with exposure to mine planning, production engineering, or underground technical services
• Experience developing or supporting short- and medium-term underground mine plans, production schedules, stope designs, and development layouts
• Working knowledge of Deswik
• Experience with AutoCAD, MineSight, or other mine planning and design software is considered an asset
• Familiarity with underground drill and blast design, mine sequencing, production reconciliation, and dilution control
• Understanding of underground mining methods, mine ventilation, ground control, and operational safety requirements
• Experience conducting underground field inspections, reviewing design compliance, and supporting drilling quality assurance and quality control activities
• Ability to analyze production data, prepare technical reports, and communicate findings to operational and management teams
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI or Power Query is considered an asset
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to technical detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work in a remote camp environment on a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation

Benefits

• Extended health and dental benefits
• Pension matching program
• Company events and incentives
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that the Peter Lucas head office is located on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and the homeland of the Métis.

We also acknowledge that our Kamloops office is located on Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc territory, situated within the unceded ancestral lands of the Secwépemc Nation.

We recognize that our work, our lives, and our communities extend beyond these borders, taking place on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across what is now known as Canada.

As we live, work, and play in these diverse lands, we honor the deep histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. In the spirit of Reconciliation and guided by our mission to elevate people and communities while driving innovation and sustainability, we are committed to building respectful relationships and shared success across this land we call home.