Mine Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly mine plans in alignment with the life-of-mine plan and production targets.
• Monitor mining activities to ensure compliance with approved mine plans, safety standards, and operational objectives.
• Prepare and update short- and medium-term mine designs, production schedules, and excavation sequences.
• Design and coordinate drill and blast programs to support efficient rock fragmentation and mining performance.
• Develop and maintain ore stockpile, waste dump, and haul road designs to optimize operational efficiency.
• Monitor ore and waste movement to ensure material is placed according to plan and in compliance with environmental and operational requirements.
• Analyze production data and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for operational improvement and cost reduction.
• Collect, review, and report geotechnical monitoring data, identifying potential risks and recommending corrective actions as required.
• Collaborate with geology and grade control teams to ensure accurate ore delineation and resource utilization.
• Support survey activities and validate mine designs against field conditions.
• Conduct field inspections to verify mining progress, identify operational challenges, and ensure adherence to engineering standards.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and engineering documentation for management and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in safety initiatives, risk assessments, and continuous improvement programs.
• Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, environmental, and geology teams to achieve production and business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in open pit mining operations.
• Experience with mine planning and design software such as Vulcan, MineSight, or similar 3D CAD platforms.
• Experience developing mine plans, production schedules, and drill and blast designs.
• Strong understanding of open pit mining methods, mine design principles, and operational best practices.
• Experience with geotechnical monitoring, slope management, and mine safety programs is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Able to perform regular field work in an active mining environment while maintaining a strong commitment to safety.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status is considered an asset.