Senior Mine Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering support for all aspects of open-pit mining operations.
• Develop, review, and optimize short-, medium-, and long-range mine plans, including life-of-mine (LOM) strategies, pit designs, sequencing, and scheduling.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes through technical analysis and cost evaluation.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve mine productivity, equipment utilization, operational efficiency, and resource recovery.
• Conduct engineering studies and trade-off analyses related to mine design, haulage, equipment selection, and operational improvements.
• Monitor operational performance against plan and recommend corrective actions to achieve production and cost targets.
• Collaborate with geology, operations, processing, maintenance, environmental, and finance teams to ensure integrated mine planning and execution.
• Analyze production, cost, and equipment performance data to support operational decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management, corporate leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to mine engineers, planners, and other technical personnel.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize mine planning and engineering software to develop accurate designs, schedules, and operational analyses.
• Participate in strategic initiatives, capital projects, and mine expansion studies as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive mining experience, including mine planning, operations support, and mine engineering responsibilities.
• Strong background in open-pit mining operations, mine design, and production optimization.
• Proficiency in mine planning and design software (Vulcan preferred; MinePlan, Deswik, or equivalent considered).
• Experience with budgeting, cost control, and financial evaluation of mining projects and operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical and operational issues.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and utilizing data-driven approaches to improve performance.
• Familiarity with fleet management systems, dispatch systems, Trimble technologies, and AutoCAD is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and project management capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and influence decision-making across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, or eligibility for registration is preferred.