Mining Engineering Co-op: Hands-on Field Experience

Socket.dev; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel assistance

Hands-on mining experience

Mentorship

Career opportunities after graduation

Job summary

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) invites students pursuing mining engineering to join our team on a co-op basis in British Columbia. You will gain hands-on experience applying academic knowledge to real-world mining operations, participate in mine planning, design, drilling, blasting and surveying activities, and collaborate with our engineering and operations staff.

This role requires an undergraduate degree pursuit, a valid driver's license, and willingness to work outdoors in all weather

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Undergraduate degree in Mining/Mineral Resource Engineering.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations for development of mine plans.
• Work on mine planning and design including pit/dump design and autonomous fleets.
• Contribute to drilling, blasting and surveying activities and provide technical services.
• Monitor operating areas and assist geotechnical evaluations.
• Assist with development, tracking, and reporting of permit compliance.
• Perform economic evaluations and support capital expenditure documentation.
• Create and evaluate innovative ideas to improve operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Self-motivation

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mining/Mineral Resource Engineering

Job description

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) invites students pursuing mining engineering to join our team on a co-op basis in British Columbia. You will gain hands-on experience applying academic knowledge to real-world mining operations, participate in mine planning, design, drilling, blasting and surveying activities, and collaborate with our engineering and operations staff.

This role requires an undergraduate degree pursuit, a valid driver's license, and willingness to work outdoors in all weather