Principal Mining Consultant

Mining Plus

Vancouver

On-site

CAD 150,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Plan

Sick leave

Generous vacation policy

RRSP Matching

Flexible work arrangements

Mental health care through mindfulness

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mining Plus seeks a Principal Mining professional with extensive underground project expertise to lead a diversified engineering capability in North America. As a Principal Mining Consultant, you will provide premium consulting services to clients, applying your mining engineering experience to deliver recommendations across metal commodities.

You will collaborate with our international team servicing projects globally.

Qualifications

15+ years of mining-technical experience.
Minimum 5 years of operational mining experience.
Must be able to use Mine Planning software competently (Deswik or Datamine preferred).
Must be P.Eng. (Or Equivalent).
Experience as a QP under NI 43-101.
Ability to lead a Technical Team.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing involvement in mining studies (Scoping, Pre-feasibility & Feasibility).
Conduct mine asset due diligence and evaluations.
Conduct mine planning, optimization projects and mine economic modelling.
Lead mine design activities and mine services engineering.
Write and review technical engineering reports (NI 43-101 or equivalent).
Support mining engineers on, or lead yourself, projects requiring technical solutions.
Oversight of technical quality, and delivery of projects including design, review and project management according to client-approved scopes of work.
Be a champion for practical mining solutions for projects and operations, leveraging our existing foundation of global best practices (fit for the project).
Lead and manage multi-disciplinary project teams, work with professionals to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.
Actively mentor and develop staff in your team, in the interests of their long-term career objectives and operational needs.
Manage contractors and sub-consultants on projects (as required).

Skills

Mine planning

Leadership

BD / business development

Project management

Communication

Safety culture

Client interaction

Proposal writing

Deswik

Datamine

Mentoring

Contractor management

Education

P.Eng. (or equivalent)

Tools

Deswik

Datamine

Job description

Are you interested in joining a growth-oriented global team of professionals that presents opportunities to develop you as a technical professional and industry leader?

Mining Plus continues our success story in North America - We want you to be a part of it.

About Mining Plus

Mining Plus is a leading and respected mining technical services provider, comprising professionals specializing in geology, mining engineering (Surface and Underground), geotechnical engineering, mine ventilation, and operational management. Our mission is to deliver excellence for our clients, fostered by our passion for the industry and a continual focus on developing our high-performing team. Our global footprint and collaborative approach mean our team engage in a diverse range of projects/commodities and contribute to mining excellence across the globe.

Who are you?

Mining Plus has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Mining professional with demonstrated expertise in underground projects to lead a diversified and powerful engineering capability in North America. As a Principal Mining Consultant, you are responsible for providing premium consulting services to our clients. You will apply your expert Mining Engineering experience to provide recommendations to Mining Plus clients and projects across a variety of metal commodities. You will have the opportunity to work with our international team of technical experts servicing projects globally.

The successful candidate will also consult on interesting and important projects.

Key Responsibilities

Provide ongoing involvement in mining studies (Scoping, Pre-feasibility & Feasibility)
Conduct mine asset due diligence and evaluations
Conduct mine planning, optimization projects and mine economic modelling
Lead mine design activities and mine services engineering
Write and review technical engineering Reports (NI 43-101 or equivalent)
Support mining engineers on, or lead yourself, projects requiring technical solutions
Oversight of technical quality, and delivery of projects including design, review and project management according to client-approved scopes of work
Be a champion for practical mining solutions for projects and operations, leveraging our existing foundation of global best practices (fit for the project)
Lead and manage multi-disciplinary project teams, work with professionals to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget
Actively mentor and develop staff in your team, in the interests of their long-term career objectives and operational needs
Manage contractors and sub-consultants on projects (as required)

Skills/Qualifications

15+ years of mining-technical experience
Minimum 5 years of operational mining experience required
Must be able to use Mine Planning software competently (Deswik or Datamine preferred)
Must be P.Eng. (Or Equivalent)
Experience as a QP under NI 43-101
Ability to lead a Technical Team
Desire to lead business development activities
Strong technical and project management skills
Excellent workplace safety practices (advocate for global best practices)
Practically minded and a passion for technical excellence
Exceptional communication, report writing, interpersonal and presentation skills
Superior time management, planning and ability to interact with clients
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience in writing proposals, technical reports and general project correspondence