Mining Engineer, Mine Planning and Operations

Finning Canada; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Mining Engineer to revolutionize mining operations in Fort McMurray. This permanent, full-time role offers the opportunity to optimize mine production and maintenance while implementing cutting-edge AHS systems. You will collaborate with experts to develop comprehensive mine plans, conduct site visits, and ensure adherence to safety standards. Enjoy a flexible work schedule and a range of benefits, including pension contributions and an employee share purchase program. If you're ready to make a tangible impact in a dynamic team, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Flexible option plan benefits

Matching pension contributions

Employee Share Purchase program

RRSP and TFSA options

Paid vacation with increasing allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a mining technical role.
• Understanding of best practices in mine design and operations.
• Knowledge of reliability centered maintenance principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop short and mid-range mine plans in collaboration with the Mine Planning team.
• Conduct site visits to monitor mining progression and propose adjustments.
• Foster communication with the Mining Automation team to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Mine Planning

Reliability Engineering

Maintenance Planning

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Post-secondary education in Mining Engineering

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

MS Project

Excel

Civil CAD

Vulcan

Deswik

Job description

Company: Number of Openings: 1 Worker Type: Permanent Position Overview: Are you passionate about revolutionizing mining operations and eager to make a tangible impact?

Join Finning as a Mining Engineer and become a key player in optimizing mine production, maintenance, and reliability at one of our premier customer sites. You'll be at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge AHS systems and driving operational excellence. This is your chance to work alongside industry experts, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to the safe and efficient extraction of mineral resources.

If you're ready to take on new challenges and be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! Job Description:

• Collaborate with the Mine Planning team to develop comprehensive short and mid-range mine plans, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Utilize advanced software to optimize mine plans, considering equipment utilization, ore sequencing, and waste management.
• Conduct regular site visits and pit tours to monitor mining progression, identify bottlenecks, and propose adjustments for optimal productivity.
• Work with the Mine Engineering team to review and optimize design standards for the autonomous fleet.
• Integrate within the production planning, maintenance, and reliability teams to provide recommendations for daily practices on site.
• Foster strong communication with the customer's Mining Automation team to enhance planning and maintenance efficiency.
• Stay updated with industry best practices, technological advancements, and emerging trends in mine planning, maintenance, and reliability.
• Promote and ensure adherence to all safety standards and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a mining technical role, including mine planning, reliability, maintenance planning/scheduling, or operations.
• Post-secondary education in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in BC or Alberta is an asset.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP, Maximo, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in using office programs like MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated understanding of best practices in mine design, planning, and operations.
• Knowledge of reliability centered maintenance (RCM) principles and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and project management skills.
• Technical proficiency in mine planning software such as Civil CAD, Vulcan, Deswik, or similar tools.
• Commitment to safety and risk management in mining operations.

Note:

• This position will be based out of our Mildred Lake office location in Fort McMurray.
• Permanent, full-time role.
• 4 x 3, Monday – Thursday shift.
• Flexible option plan benefits with varying levels of coverage from day one.
• Matching pension contributions to help you save for the future.
• Employee Share Purchase program with matching contributions.
• RRSP and TFSA options through Sunlife.
• Paid vacation with an increasing allowance based on years of service.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do notdiscriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities.Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.