Underground Mining Engineer - Short Term Planning
About the role
We are looking for an Underground Mining Engineer – Short Term Planning to support underground mine design, scheduling, and production planning. Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, on a roster and working collaboratively with operational and functional teams, you will be responsible for:
- Preparing mine plans and schedules to support long-range planning horizons
- Developing life-of-mine designs and supporting underground development planning
- Assisting with IFC design generation as needed
- Sustaining stope drilling and production planning activities
- Participating in ventilation surveys, modeling, and analysis
- Identifying improvement opportunities and supporting their implementation in partnership with the broader team
Responsibilities
Prepare mine plans and schedules to support long-range planning horizons
Develop life-of-mine designs and support underground development planning
Assist with IFC design generation as needed
Sustain stope drilling and production planning activities
Participate in ventilation surveys, modeling, and analysis
Identify improvement opportunities and support their implementation in partnership with the broader team
Requirements
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Familiarity with safety systems and a proactive safety mindset
Undergraduate degree, preferably in Mining Engineering
Experience with 3D mine design and drafting software such as Deswik or Vulcan
Experience in underground metal mining
Well-developed analytical and technical skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
Ability to work independently, contribute within a team, and build collaborative relationships
Intermediate computer skills, including tools such as Excel, Word, and SAP
Qualifications
Commensurate with experience
Skills
Not specified
Benefits
Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program.
Attractive share ownership plan.
Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life (PTO, paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave).
Generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.
Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.
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