Principal Open Pit Mining Engineer

Wood PLC; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 181,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Open Pit Mining Engineer to join its dynamic Minerals and Metals team. This exciting role involves leading large mining projects, providing engineering and planning services, and ensuring successful project execution. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company offers flexible working arrangements and meaningful projects that impact the global mining industry. If you have extensive experience in open pit operations and a passion for innovative solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Global connections with industry experts

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in operations and engineering roles in mining.
• Knowledge of industry standards for mineral resource estimation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Provide engineering and planning services for mining projects.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for project integration.

Skills

Open Pit Mine Design

Project Management

Cost Estimation

Communication Skills

Budgeting

Education

Degree in Mining Engineering

Professional Registration (Canada or USA)

Job description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Principal Open Pit Mining Engineer to join its Minerals and Metals business focusing on large mining projects. This opportunity is Hybrid.

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The Role

We currently have an opportunity for a Principal Open Pit Mining Engineer. This position is supporting our global Mining Project Development team, Ideally the Open Pit mining engineer would be located in Vancouver, Canada, but location can be discussed and can be a remote / hybrid work situation. This role will provide mine engineering and planning services, project management, and supervision of subordinates to support execution of open-pit mine projects.

Our Clients and Projects

Wood serves many of the world leaders in the mining industry. The company maintains mining offices across Canada, the USA and Australia, as well as in Santiago, Chile; Lima, Peru; and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

From feasibility study to execution, Wood's Minerals & Metals business has helped design and deliver mining projects globally for over 60 years. Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Minerals and Metals sector.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. Salary range for this position CAD 181,715 - 219,875 per year. Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role.
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Identify opportunities to provide increased support to clients.
• Assist with proposal preparation.

Other Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and planning services to Wood and clients as required.
• Serve as mining lead to manage projects (or parts of projects) to ensure that the work is completed on time, on budget, and in a manner consistent with Wood and client quality standards.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure all components of projects are well integrated.
• Conduct site visits to gather information, meet with clients, and / or monitor performance of work.
• Provide cost estimating and project scheduling support.
• Develop & maintain communication channels with clients, and internal Wood personnel to ensure that work flows smoothly.
• Mentor and train more junior Wood personnel so that they are prepared to take on additional roles and responsibilities.
• Participate at major mining events, working alongside with Wood business development group

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the Canada / USA without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected :

• Degree in Mining Engineering
• Professional registration, Canada or USA
• 20 + years of experience in operations and engineering roles of increasing responsibility in the mining and consulting industry with focus on open pit mine design, planning, cost estimation and engineering services
• Experience in open pit operations
• Knowledge of industry standards in mineral resource and mineral reserve estimation including CIM, JORC, CRISCO and / or SME guidelines and compliance with public disclosure regulations including National Instruments NI 43-101
• Act as a qualified person (QP) for NI43-101 and S-K 1300 reports
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (second language skills are an advantage)
• Project and engineering management experience
• Budgeting, estimating, and scheduling experience
• Willingness to travel domestic and internationally.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list) : race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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