Mining Engineers | Open Pit | US & Canada

RGIT Australia; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible project assignments

Career development programs

Remote work options

Job summary

Advanced Mining Production Systems (AMPS) is seeking mining consultants for open pit operations across the US and Canada. You will engage in mine planning, scheduling, drill and blast design, and project management with support from a collaborative engineering team.

The role requires at least 3 years in open pit environments, strong communication, and commitment to safety. We offer flexible working options and professional development within AMPS’ supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of mine planning, scheduling, Drill & Blast and production in an Open Pit environment.
• Progress towards FCMM or PEng ticket viewed favourably.
• Strong commitment to quality and safety in the workplace.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mine planning and scheduling from daily to LOM.
• Design and optimize drill and blast plans for production.
• Manage mining infrastructure and project delivery across sites.
• Mentor and train technical staff to raise capability.
• Collaborate with clients and AMPS teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

communication

interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors in mining engineering

Job description

Location: US and Canada | Experience: 3 years+ Open Pit

Engagement: Full-Time / Project based

Working with AMPS

AMPS is a mining engineering and geology consultancy specialising in operational support, both onsite and remotely. Our mission at AMPS is to improve the professional capabilities in the resources industry for positive and lasting change.

At AMPS, we invest considerable effort in the success of our people through the selection of assignments, pre-deployment training and career development throughout your career with AMPS.

When we are with our clients, we are committed to delivering great technical work, we communicate clearly, help others and add value for every client. Our on-site staff are supported by their team leaders and a network of their peers.

We have several Mining Consultant Opportunities across the US and Canada, assisting clients with on-site engineering requirements across Open Pit operations in the following:

• Senior and management roles
• Specialised mining improvement projects
• Mine planning and scheduling (daily to LOM/tactical)
• Drill and blast design/production engineering
• Mining infrastructure and project management
• Mentoring, training and upskilling technical staff

Why AMPS

• The opportunity to work on a range of projects and client sites across the US and Canada.
• A flexible workplace with the potential to access periods of extended leave without affecting your career progression
• An opportunity to achieve a broad range of experience within a supportive and engaging team
• Learning and development programs available to all employees
• Technical support available from the AMPS engineering team
• An attractive salary and incentive package
• Recognition and reward incentives

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering
• A great communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills
• Minimum 3 years of mine planning, scheduling Drill & Blast and production in an Open Pit environment
• Progress towards FCMM or PEng ticket viewed favourably
• A strong commitment to quality and safety in the workplace
• Passionate about learning new technical skills and a keen interest in improving your knowledge

We welcome and support all applicants, including those identifying as LGBTIQ+, mature workers, and people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.

You will be required to complete a full medical.

Company Overview

Advanced Mining Production Systems (AMPS) are industry leaders in technical services optimisations, systems and training with significant experience in operational Underground and Open Pit Engineering and Geology.Here at AMPS, we provide a collaborative and innovative culture that enables our employees to thrive both professionally and personally. We offer flexible working options to suit different lifestyles in order for our employees to maintain a passion for their career and achieve a work-life balance. Together, we are changing the future of mining.