Senior Mine Projects Engineer

About the role

The Senior Projects Mining Engineer reports to the Mine Superintendent. The primary role is accountable for supervising and training a team of Mining Engineers, Graduates and Interns in their daily tasks, liaising with key stakeholders, reviewing plans produced by the Engineering team, and producing and reviewing schedules consistent with safe practices, government regulations and production targets.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and mentor the team of mining engineers, graduates and interns
• Ensure all work is planned and conducted safely and in accordance with standards and MSHA regulations
• Where required, participate in incident investigations and complete allocated action
• Attend and/or lead mine planning and scheduling meetings
• Maintain proactive engagement with key stakeholders (Geology, Survey, Safety and other contractors)
• Perform financial evaluations and cost analyses for operating and capital project justification
• Complete budget project work to deliver expansionary and/or quality and productivity improvements for the mine systems and processes
• Conduct workplace inspections in the underground mine to ensure standards are met in terms of quality and safety
• Identify, communicate, and assist to resolve safety hazards
• Perform other duties and projects assigned

Requirements

• Four to ten years progressively responsible relevant work experience. Prefer minimum 3 years underground mining experience.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Windows environment with experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Demonstrated software skills in some specialty software such as Deswick/Vulcan, Minecad, Autocad, VnetPC, EPS, and Qualtrax.
• Prefer experience and/or training in Deswick, Vulcan or other mine design software package, including schedulers such as Deswik IS. Prefer some hands on experience with mining operations and production.
• Experience in Long Hole Open Stoping is required, preferably narrow vein with paste backfill.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to assume increasing levels of responsibility.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Good communication skills.
• Must have good comprehension of safe operating procedures, safety rules, policies, emergency procedures, and MSHA requirements.

Qualifications

• Must pass a post offer physical and drug test, as well as a background check.

Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledgeable in mine design and scheduling software
• Experience with Long Hole Open Stoping and narrow vein mining
• Ability to work in remote, challenging environments

Benefits

• Rotating 15 days on, 13 days off schedule
• Up to 12 hours a day or more at a remote campsite
• Remote camp facilities providing dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms
• Dormitory rooms with land line phone, great Wi-Fi & cable TV
• Cell service available through Wi-Fi

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Rotating 15 days on, 13 days off schedule
• Up to 12 hours a day or more at a remote campsite