Mining Engineer

Careermine; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Deswik training

Job summary

Careermine is seeking a Mining Engineer in Vancouver to support Project Managers with open pit and underground mine engineering, design, planning and cost estimation. The role spans desktop studies to NI 43-101 reports, with site support and coordination across projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Mining Engineering degree, P.Eng. license, 5–10 years of experience and proficiency in Deswik/Vulcan/MineSight, AutoCAD and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mining Engineering.
• Registered P. Eng. in BC or other Province or Territory.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in open pit and/or underground mine engineering.
• Familiar with NI 43-101 public disclosure and reporting code.
• Expertise with Deswik, Vulcan or MineSight.
• AutoCAD and Microsoft Office 365 proficiency.
• Willingness to travel across Canada and internationally.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Convert long term mine plan into medium and short-range execution.
• Develop detailed mine designs and schedule/sequences (monthly, daily, weekly plans).
• Determine optimal stockpile use and inventory.
• Attend daily coordination meetings with production.
• Develop and optimize drill and blast designs.
• Prepare mining CAPEX and OPEX cost estimates.
• Design mine infrastructure, ventilation and backfill systems.

Skills

Open pit mining design

Underground mining design

Project coordination

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mining Engineering

P.Eng. in BC or other province

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

MineSight

AutoCAD

MS Office 365

Job description

About the job Mining Engineer

The Mining Engineer will support Project Managers by completing open pit and underground mine engineering, design, planning and operating & capital cost estimation. The Mining Engineer will be assigned to a multitude of projects, including technical studies ranging from desktop studies to NI 43-101 compliant technical reports, technical project and due diligence reviews and onsite operational assistance.

• Promote and adhere to the JDS Way:
  • Accept No Mediocrity;
  • Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, & Practically;
  • True to Our Word;
  • Insist on the Highest Standard of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability;
  • Open & Honest Communication Shared Both Internally and With Customers; and
  • o Harm to People, Environment, Assets, or Reputation.

Package Details

Responsibilities

• Onsite operational assistance specific tasks may include, but not limited to:
• • Convert long term mine plan into medium and short-range execution;
  • Develop detailed mine designs and schedule/sequences (monthly, daily, weekly mining plans);
  • Determine optimal stockpile use and inventory;
  • Attend daily coordination meetings with production;
  • Develop and optimize drill and blast designs;
  • Perform monthly reconciliation of grade / tonnes;
  • Complete monthly mine production reporting and comparisons to budget; and
  • Aid with labour and equipment planning.
• Provide mine engineering and design services for underground and open pit mine studies, such as scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, detailed design, and NI 43-101 technical reports;
• Prepare mining equipment specifications and assist with mining equipment procurement;
• Prepare technical specifications based on input received from other disciplines;
• Prepare and contribute to technical memos and reports, within areas of expertise;
• Prepare mining CAPEX and OPEX cost estimates;
• Design mine infrastructure, ventilation systems, backfill systems and mining services;
• Self-reliant and easily adaptable to change;
• Creative and innovative in providing solutions;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Ability to make quality decisions.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation is based on actual hours of work performed; and
• Compensation will be based on the experience of the applicant.

Work Schedule

• Home and Vancouver office based
• Office work is generally performed at 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. Office work will not exceed 10 hours per day;
• Time off will be accommodated with appropriate advanced notice to the General Manager; and
• Vacation starts at two weeks per year and is included in hourly compensation. Additional un-paid time off is available based on project workload.

Qualifications/Experience/Education Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mining Engineering;
• Registered P. Eng. in BC or other Province or Territory;
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in open pit and/or underground mine engineering;
• Familiar with NI 43-101 public disclosure and reporting code;
• Exceptional expertise with mine planning software, preferably Deswik, Vulcan or MineSight;
• Solid familiarity with AutoCAD and proficient in Microsoft Office 365;
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and clients in a professional and technical manner;
• Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills;
• Based in Vancouver or Kelowna, BC;
• Bilingualism would be considered an asset (English/French/Spanish); and
• Able to travel across Canada and internationally.

Character

• Enthusiastic and motivated to be part of a high performing multidisciplinary team focused on driving maximum resource development value to our internal and external clients;
• Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with team members, clients, and suppliers;
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and clients in a professional and technical manner;
• Must be willing to take responsibility for their own performance and internally motivated to set and achieve goals/targets;
• Must be flexible in terms of assignments, work locations, and roles and be comfortable working in both industrial and engineering office settings; and
• Must have strong English written and verbal communication skills.