Job Openings Underground Mining Engineer

About the job Underground Mining Engineer

Underground Mining Engineer:

Project: Interior of British Columbia

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Underground Mining Engineer to support the development of an Underground Mining Project located in the interior of British Columbia. This position is a project-based, three-year secondment, operating on a fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) rotational schedule, with full camp accommodations provided while on site.

Work schedules will be rotation-dependent and aligned with project phase and operational requirements. The successful candidate must be flexible and adaptable to varying on-site rotation lengths, including extended site rotations as required to meet project demands.

The Underground Mining Engineer will support Project Managers through on-site underground mine engineering, design, planning, and operating & capital cost estimation. While assigned primarily to the development of the Underground Mining Project, responsibilities may evolve in alignment with project development stages and operational priorities.

· 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.

Package Details

Responsibilities:

· Onsite operational assistance specific tasks may include, but not limited to:

    • Convert long term mine plan into medium and short-range plans for 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.

· 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:

· Onsite work is generally performed to a maximum of 12 hours per day;

· Rotation is 2-weeks on-2-weeks off rotation, but may change depending on Project requirements;

· 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 Project 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 underground mine engineering;

· Familiar with NI 43-101 public disclosure and reporting code;

· Exceptional expertise with mine planning software, preferably Deswik or Vulcan;

· 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; 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.



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