Production Lead Engineer - PL#31151

Peter Lucas Project Management Inc.; Snow Lake; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Full health and dental benefits

Company Pension Matching

Job summary

Peter Lucas Project Management Inc. is seeking an experienced Production Lead Engineer for a permanent position near Kamloops, British Columbia.

This role leads underground production planning and supports the transition from development to full production, shaping strategies and coordinating with multiple technical teams. Applicants should have a Mining Engineering degree, underground mining experience, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Underground mining experience with focus on production planning and mine engineering.
• Experience supporting underground mine development, ramp-up, or established production operations.
• Knowledge of underground mining methods, production scheduling and mine design.
• Experience with block cave mining is a strong asset.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• PEng designation or eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead underground production planning and scheduling to support safe, efficient, and sustainable mining operations.
• Support the transition from mine development into full production, ensuring operational readiness and achievement of production targets.
• Develop and optimize mining sequences, extraction plans, and production schedules for the block cave operation.
• Monitor production performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance productivity and equipment utilization.
• Collaborate with Operations, Geology, Geotechnical, Maintenance, and other technical teams to coordinate production activities.
• Prepare production forecasts, performance reports, and operational updates for site leadership.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Mine Engineers and Engineers-in-Training.
• Support budgeting, resource planning, and long-term mine production strategies.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure engineering activities align with regulatory requirements and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Mining engineering

Block cave mining

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

P.Eng. designation or eligibility

Job description

Peter Lucas Project Management is seeking an experienced Production Lead Engineer for a permanent opportunity near Kamloops, British Columbia.

This is an opportunity to take on a technical leadership role as an underground mining operation transitions into full production. You will help shape production strategies, lead mine planning initiatives, and contribute to the long-term success of the operation.

Not currently living in BC? Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates interested in making Kamloops their new home.

Responsibilities

• Lead underground production planning and scheduling to support safe, efficient, and sustainable mining operations.
• Support the transition from mine development into full production, ensuring operational readiness and achievement of production targets.
• Develop and optimize mining sequences, extraction plans, and production schedules for the block cave operation.
• Monitor production performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance productivity and equipment utilization.
• Collaborate with Operations, Geology, Geotechnical, Maintenance, and other technical teams to coordinate production activities.
• Prepare production forecasts, performance reports, and operational updates for site leadership.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Mine Engineers and Engineers-in-Training.
• Support budgeting, resource planning, and long-term mine production strategies.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure engineering activities align with regulatory requirements and operational standards.

Salary: $125,000–$155,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates moving to the Kamloops area.

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Experience in underground mining operations, with a strong background in production planning and mine engineering.
• Experience supporting underground mine development, production ramp-up, or established production operations.
• Knowledge of underground mining methods, production scheduling, and mine design.
• Experience with block cave mining operations is considered a strong asset.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC is preferred.

• Full health and Dental Benefits.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Company Pension Matching.

We acknowledge that the Peter Lucas head office is located on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and the homeland of the Métis.

We also acknowledge that our Kamloops office is located on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc territory, situated within the unceded ancestral lands of the Secwépemc Nation. We honour and respect the people, the territory, and the land that houses the Kamloops community.

We recognize that our work, our lives, and our communities extend beyond these borders, taking place on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across what is now known as Canada.

As we live, work, and play in these diverse lands, we honor the deep histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. In the spirit of Reconciliation and guided by our mission to elevate people and communities while driving innovation and sustainability, we are committed to building respectful relationships and shared success across this land we call home.