Job Description:
The Mining Engineer will support Project Managers by completing open pit and underground mine engineering, design, planning and operating & capital cost estimation. The Mining Engineer will be assigned to a multitude of projects, including technical studies ranging from desktop studies to NI 43-101 compliant technical reports, technical project and due diligence reviews and onsite operational assistance.
- Promote and adhere to the JDS Way:
- Accept No Mediocrity;
- Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, & Practically;
- True to Our Word;
- Insist on the Highest Standard of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability;
- Open & Honest Communication Shared Both Internally and With Customers; and
- No Harm to People, Environment, Assets, or Reputation.
Working Place:
Kelowna, BC, Canada
Department :
JDS Project Execution
Package Details :
Responsibilities:
- Onsite operational assistance specific tasks may include, but not limited to:
- Convert long term mine plan into medium and short-range execution;
- Develop detailed mine designs and schedule/sequences (monthly, daily, weekly mining plans);
- Determine optimal stockpile use and inventory;
- Attend daily coordination meetings with production;
- Develop and optimize drill and blast designs;
- Perform monthly reconciliation of grade / tonnes;
- Complete monthly mine production reporting and comparisons to budget; and
- Aid with labour and equipment planning.
- Provide mine engineering and design services for underground and open pit mine studies, such as scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, detailed design, and NI 43-101 technical reports;
- Prepare mining equipment specifications and assist with mining equipment procurement;
- Prepare technical specifications based on input received from other disciplines;
- Prepare and contribute to technical memos and reports, within areas of expertise;
- Prepare mining CAPEX and OPEX cost estimates;
- Design mine infrastructure, ventilation systems, backfill systems and mining services;
- Self-reliant and easily adaptable to change;
- Creative and innovative in providing solutions;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; and
- Ability to make quality decisions.
Compensation:
- Competitive compensation is based on actual hours of work performed; and
- Compensation will be based on the experience of the applicant.
Work Schedule:
- Office work is generally performed at 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. Office work will not exceed 10 hours per day;
- On-site work is generally performed to a maximum of 12 hours per day;
- On-site rotational work may be required and based on project phase;
- Travel time to/from a project site are paid from point of hire to a maximum of 8 hours per travel day;
- Travel costs to/from a project site are reimbursed;
- Time off will be accommodated with appropriate advanced notice to the General Manager; and
- Vacation starts at two weeks per year and is included in hourly compensation. Additional un-paid time off is available based on project workload.
Qualifications/Experience/Education Requirements:
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mining Engineering;
- Registered P. Eng. in BC or other Province or Territory;
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in open pit and/or underground mine engineering;
- Familiar with NI 43-101 public disclosure and reporting code;
- Exceptional expertise with mine planning software, preferably Deswik, Vulcan or MineSight;
- Solid familiarity with AutoCAD and proficient in Microsoft Office 365;
- Ability to communicate with colleagues and clients in a professional and technical manner;
- Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills;
- Based in Vancouver or Kelowna, BC;
- Bilingualism would be considered an asset (English/French/Spanish); and
- Able to travel across Canada and internationally.
Character:
- Enthusiastic and motivated to be part of a high performing multidisciplinary team focused on driving maximum resource development value to our internal and external clients;
- Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with team members, clients, and suppliers;
- Ability to communicate with colleagues and clients in a professional and technical manner;
- Must be willing to take responsibility for their own performance and internally motivated to set and achieve goals/targets;
- Must be flexible in terms of assignments, work locations, and roles and be comfortable working in both industrial and engineering office settings; and
- Must have strong English written and verbal communication skills.