Projects Engineer, Tailings

Gibraltar Mine; McLeese Lake; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Trekor Metals Limited is seeking a Projects Engineer, Tailings to lead capital and sustaining projects at Gibraltar Mine’s Tailings Storage Facility and water management infrastructure. You will manage scope through EPC and closeout, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Based in Williams Lake, BC, the role demands strong project management, engineering judgment and regulatory compliance to deliver safe, cost-effective outcomes for the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Mechanical or related engineering discipline.
• P.Eng. registration with EGBC, or eligibility to register/transfer.
• Minimum five years of relevant engineering, construction or project management experience.
• Experience in mining, tailings, heavy civil construction, pipelines, water management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead TSF capital and sustaining projects including dam raises, pipelines, pumping systems and supporting infrastructure.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, budgets, schedules, execution plans, procurement packages and risk assessments.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and review designs, drawings, specifications and technical deliverables for constructability and operational requirements.
• Manage engineering consultants, contractors and vendors to safely deliver projects within approved scope, budget and schedule.
• Coordinate field execution, construction progress, commissioning and project closeout documentation.
• Apply value engineering to improve constructability, project cost and lifecycle performance.
• Coordinate with the Engineer of Record, Tailings Team, Operations and site departments to support safe project execution.
• Monitor and report project cost, schedule, progress, risks and milestones.
• Support geotechnical investigations, survey programs, field testing and other activities to advance designs.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines BC and permits.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Excel

MS Project

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Geotechnical/Mining

P.Eng. eligible (EGBC)

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

MineSight

Survey & volume

Job description

Job Details

• Position Title: Projects Engineer, Tailings
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Organization: Gibraltar Mine
• Location: Williams Lake, BC
• Reporting Relationship: Senior Engineer, Tailings
• Salary Range: $102,700 to $128,300

About Trekore

Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), Canada, Trekor Metals Limited (Trekor) is a leading North American copper producer with a robust development pipeline of minerals projects and properties in Canada and the United States.

Known for seeing opportunities where other mining companies do not, Trekor has a two-decade track record of delivering value for shareholders, employees, communities where we operate, and others — from acquiring the Gibraltar Mine in BC for a single dollar and building it into Canada's second-largest copper producer, to transforming Arizona’s Florence Copper into the world's first greenfield in-situ copper recovery operation.

Trekor goes Beyond Potential.

For more information visit our website www.Trekormetals.com.

Role Overview

We are seeking a project focused Tailings Engineer to lead capital and sustaining projects associated with Gibraltar Mine's Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) and mine water management infrastructure. The role will manage assigned projects from scope development through engineering, procurement, construction and closeout..

Core Responsibilities

• Lead assigned TSF capital and sustaining projects including dam raises, pipelines, pumping systems and supporting infrastructure.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, budgets, schedules, execution plans, procurement packages and risk assessments.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and review designs, drawings, specifications and technical deliverables for constructability and operational requirements.
• Manage engineering consultants, contractors and vendors to safely deliver projects within approved scope, budget and schedule.
• Coordinate field execution, construction progress, commissioning and project closeout documentation.
• Apply value engineering by identifying opportunities to improve constructability, project cost and lifecycle performance.
• Coordinate with the Engineer of Record, Tailings Team, Operations, Maintenance and other site departments to support safe and effective project execution.
• Monitor and report project cost, schedule, progress, risks and key upcoming milestones.
• Support geotechnical investigations, survey programs, field testing and other activities required to advance project designs.
• Ensure work complies with the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia, applicable permits, site standards and approved engineering requirements.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Mechanical or another related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC), or eligibility to register or transfer to EGBC.
• Minimum five years of relevant engineering, construction or project management experience, including capital project delivery from scoping through construction and closeout.
• Experience in mining, tailings, heavy civil construction, pipelines, pumping systems or water management is preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management, contractor management, cost control and scheduling skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making abilities, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical reports.
• Effective written and verbal communicator who can work independently and build productive relationships across operations, technical teams, consultants and contractors.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills. Experience with Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, MineSight, survey and volume reconciliation is considered an asset. A valid Canadian driver's licence is required.

The Community

• Williams Lake has a population of approximately 12,000 but services nearly 25,000 as it is a central hub for many outlying smaller communities
• Adult recreational leagues for many popular sports including hockey, soccer, and softball
• A fantastic trail network for mountain biking, walking, and hiking
• Dozens of nearby lakes for fishing, paddling, and camping opportunities
• Close by cross country and downhill skiing venues

Compensation

At all Trekor locations, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs.

Additionally, our compensation and benefits package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, health, dental, and disability insurance benefits, and an RRSP matching program.

Trekor is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.