Mining Engineer

Nutrien; Town of Sussex; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien, a leading provider of crop inputs and services, is seeking a Mining Engineer to support underground and surface mining operations in New Brunswick. You will contribute to mine planning and design, ventilation, ground control, rock mechanics, and field investigations, with limited supervision.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Mining Engineering or related field, Professional Engineer licensure with APEGNB (or eligibility), and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field from an accredited university.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGNB, or eligible for immediate registration.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Ability to apply engineering principles, codes, standards, and technical analysis to moderately complex problems.
• Strong technical, analytical, report writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional engineering support for underground and surface mining operations in areas such as mine planning and design, ventilation, ground control, rock mechanics, geological investigation, surveying and ongoing projects.
• Perform engineering studies, technical analyses, calculations, and field investigations to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations.
• Prepare engineering reports, designs, recommendations, and technical documentation with limited supervision.
• Identify operational improvement opportunities and recommend practical solutions that consider safety, production, cost, and risk.
• Support planning and execution of maintenance, operational, and capital projects.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, geology, and external specialists to deliver engineering work and site priorities.
• Provide technical guidance in assigned areas and support implementation of engineering standards, codes, and best practices.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

What You'll Do:

• Provide professional engineering support for underground and surface mining operations in areas such as mine planning and design, ventilation, ground control, rock mechanics, geological investigation, surveying and ongoing projects.
• Perform engineering studies, technical analyses, calculations, and field investigations to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations.
• Prepare engineering reports, designs, recommendations, and technical documentation with limited supervision.
• Identify operational improvement opportunities and recommend practical solutions that consider safety, production, cost, and risk.
• Support planning and execution of maintenance, operational, and capital projects.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, geology, and external specialists to deliver engineering work and site priorities.
• Provide technical guidance in assigned areas and support implementation of engineering standards, codes, and best practices.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGNB, or eligible for immediate registration.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in mining or other heavy industrial operations.
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles, codes, standards, and technical analysis to moderately complex problems.
• Strong technical, analytical, report writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with limited supervision.
• Comfortable working in underground mining and shaft environments.

The estimated salary range for this role, is between $91,000-130,000 , that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.