Principal Mine Engineer — Global Planning & Design Leader

Teck Resources; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 147,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian mining company is looking for a Principal Mine Engineer to guide mine planning and optimization, ensuring alignment with operational goals. This role demands 15+ years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering, and proficiency in mine planning software. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership communication skills and the ability to manage complex projects. The position is located in Vancouver or Santiago, offering a competitive salary range of CAD $147,000 - $182,000 per year.

Benefits

Health and safety programs

Inclusive work culture

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 15+ years of mine engineering experience, emphasizing operational short-term planning.
• Deep technical knowledge in production design and compliance tracking.
• Exceptional communication skills for writing, editing, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead mine engineering standards and guidelines implementation.
• Collaborate with teams across Geoscience and Planning for aligned technical planning.
• Conduct peer reviews to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Mine optimization

Production design

Strategic scheduling

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering

Tools

Deswik

MineSight

Vulcan

Job description

A prominent Canadian mining company is looking for a Principal Mine Engineer to guide mine planning and optimization, ensuring alignment with operational goals. This role demands 15+ years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering, and proficiency in mine planning software. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership communication skills and the ability to manage complex projects. The position is located in Vancouver or Santiago, offering a competitive salary range of CAD $147,000 - $182,000 per year.