Intermediate Mining Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Lima Metropolitana; On-site; PEN 211,119 - 281,492; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking an Intermediate Mining Engineer based in Lima, Peru, with a degree in Mining Engineering and a minimum of 7 years experience in surface mining. The role involves material extraction methodology, economic planning, and acting as a liaison between offices in Lima and Salt Lake City. Candidates must be fluent in English and have strong experience with mining design software. This is a fixed-term position with regular employment type and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Professional experience of at least 7 years.
• Experience in engineering and operations at an operating mine is an asset.
• Prior experience in long-range planning, scheduling, and budgeting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the calculation and methodology of the material extraction.
• Develop the economic plan for execution of the extraction.
• Liaise between Stantec offices in Lima and Salt Lake City.
• Review and correct models for mining material extraction.

Skills

5 - 10 years of experience in surface mining

Fluent English speaking and writing

Skill set in open pits & waste dump design

Prior experience in short-range planning and scheduling

Excellent communication skills

Detail orientation

Planning and programming

Education

Degree in Mining Engineering

Member of the Peruvian Engineers Association

Tools

Vulcan

MineSight

Deswik

Carlson mine design software

Whittle software

Job description

Requisition Number: 24311BR

Description:

Stantec requires to hire an Intermediate Mining Engineer, professional with at least 7 years of work experience in general.

General Objective of the Role

Carry out the calculation and methodology of the material extraction in a mine or quarry, as well as the economic plan for its execution in a profitable manner. Functionally reports to the CQA Manager in Lima (CQA Mngr) and the Mining Manager (Principal, Mining) in Salt Lake City.

Main Responsibilities

• Carry out the calculation and methodology of the material extraction in a mine or quarry
• Develop the economic plan for execution of the extraction in a profitable manner.
• Be a liaison between Stantec offices (Lima and Salt Lake City).
• Review and correct models for the mining material extraction.
• Short Term: Daily, weekly and monthly plans
• Medium: Forecast and Budget (up to 2 Y)
• Long: Life of Mine Plan and Strategic plan

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering
• Member of the Peruvian Engineers Association
• 5 - 10 years of experience in surface mining
• Engineering and operations experience at an operating mine considered an asset.
• English: fluent (advance) speaking and writing is a must
• Skill set in open pits & waste dump design
• Prior experience in short-range planning and scheduling required.
• Prior experience in long-range planning, scheduling, and budgeting preferred.
• Experience in equipment selection and fleet size determination.
• Practical experience in one of the following: Vulcan, MineSight, Deswik or Carlson mine design software
• Knowledge of Whittle software a plus
• Communication skills at all levels
• Excellent relationship with internal clients, global Stantec, support areas
• Detail orientation
• Planning and programming
• Handling Minesight (or Mineplan)

Work Location(s)

Peru - San Isidro - Lima

Employment Type

Fixed Term

Job Type

Regular

Job Category

Engineering Other