Underground Mine Engineer

Heidelberg Materials North America; Town of Hinton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent materials supplier is seeking a candidate to support underground mine planning and ensure efficient operations at their limestone mine in Alberta. This position demands collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, proficiency in mine planning tools, and a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement. The company offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Industry-leading benefits package

Pension plan with company matching

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of underground mining methods and safety practices is a must.
• Proficiency in mine planning software and data analysis tools required.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams needed.

Responsibilities

• Support underground mine planning and production optimization.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams for improvement.
• Conduct geotechnical assessments and contribute to ground control strategies.
• Analyze production data for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Assist in regulatory compliance and environmental initiatives.

Skills

Strong understanding of underground mining methods and safety practices

Proficiency in mine planning software and data analysis tools

Effective communication and collaboration skills

Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities

Commitment to continuous learning

Job description

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support underground mine planning and production optimization to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment utilization and reliability
• Conduct geotechnical assessments and contribute to ground control strategies
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Assist in regulatory compliance, reporting, and environmental stewardship initiatives

What Are We Looking For

• Strong understanding of underground mining methods and safety practices
• Proficiency in mine planning software and data analysis tools
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Commitment to continuous learning and operational excellence

Work Environment

This role is based at our underground limestone mine in Cadomin, Alberta. The position involves working in a dynamic, hands‑on environment with exposure to underground conditions, heavy equipment, and active production areas. Safety is our top priority, and all employees are expected to uphold our high standards of workplace safety and environmental responsibility.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and participation in the annual incentive program.
• Industry leading benefits package, including health, dental, and wellness
• Pension plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions and RRSP options
• Opportunities for training, development, career growth within a global organization

Heidelberg Materials welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.