Senior Mining Engineer: Lead Planning & Optimization

SGS; California; Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

SGS seeks a Senior Mining Engineer to lead mine planning, design, and optimization from concept through production. You will manage technical studies (PEA, PFS, FS), schedules, and ventilation while mentoring teams and coordinating with multidisciplinary specialists.

The role requires at least 15 years of mining experience, strong leadership, and travel to client sites internationally. Proficiency with mining software and risk/financial evaluation is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of technical experience within the mining industry.
• More than 10 years of experience in project evaluation, budgeting, and cost estimation from project initiation through completion.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions safely.

Responsibilities

• Lead mine planning, design, and optimization activities from concept through production.
• Manage technical studies (PEA, PFS, FS), production schedules, ventilation, and operational improvements.
• Provide mentorship and oversee contractors while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings; act as a Qualified Person where applicable.
• Establish and strengthen client relationships and participate in business development.
• Travel to client sites within Canada and internationally for short-term assignments.

Skills

Mine planning

Open-pit design

Underground design

Economic evaluation

Project budgeting

Leadership

Client relationship

Mentorship

Travel

GEOVIA GEMS

Whittle

Vulcan

Datamine

Surpac

Micromine

AutoCAD

MS Project

Oracle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GEOVIA GEMS

Whittle

Vulcan

Datamine

Surpac

Micromine

MS Project

Oracle

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 61.55 - CAD 71.8 - hourly

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our99,600employeesoperate a network of2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

Job Description

The Senior Mining Engineer willLead mine planning, design, and optimization activities for mining projects from concept through production. Manage technical studies (PEA, PFS, FS), production schedules, ventilation, and operational improvements. Provide mentorship, oversee contractors, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and support resource-to-reserve conversion, project economics, and stakeholder engagement

• Develop and evaluate open-pit mine plans and underground mine designs as a consulting mining engineer.
• Apply innovative methodologies to conceptual, pre-feasibility, feasibility, and operating mine projects.
• Prepare and author technical reports, including acting as a Qualified Person (QP) where applicable.
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen client relationships.
• Conduct technical and economic evaluations of underground and open-pit mining projects.
• Participate in project budgeting, including feasibility studies, cash flow analyses, Net Present Value (NPV), and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) assessments.
• Design and optimize short-term and long-term open-pit mining plans.
• Prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports and presentations.
• Travel to client sites within Canada and internationally for short-term assignments as required.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of the mining and minerals industry; experience in rock mechanics is considered a strong asset.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including geologists, metallurgists, geotechnical engineers, and environmental specialists.
• Support business development activities, proposals, and client engagement initiatives.

Knowledgeable in Mine Planning Training, Mine Evaluation, Mine Reclamation Planning, Mine Operation Management, Mine Environment Management and Equipment selection

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline (e.g., Civil, Mechanical, Process, or equivalent).

Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of technical experience within the mining industry.
• More than 10 years of experience in project evaluation, budgeting, and cost estimation from project initiation through completion.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience, with a proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high standard of quality and accountability.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Additional language proficiency (e.g., French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic) may be required depending on the role and project location.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of mining operations, mine planning, project development, and economic evaluation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Oracle applications is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in one or more mining software packages such as:
  • GEOVIA GEMS
  • Whittle
  • Vulcan
  • Datamine
  • Surpac
  • Micromine
  • Other industry-standard mine planning and resource modeling software
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, professional consulting environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and report preparation.
• Strong attention to detail and effective time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while also performing effectively independently.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet demanding project schedules.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Willingness to work extended hours when required to meet project deadlines.
• Availability to travel periodically to SGS offices, client sites, and project locations within Canada and internationally.
• Commitment to full compliance with SGS Health & Safety policies, the Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct standards.
• May be assigned responsibility for special projects, strategic initiatives, or other ad hoc assignments as required.

Additional Information

Salary:$61.55 to $71.80 hourly

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

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