About the job Mining Engineer
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:
A ccept No Mediocrity;
C onduct Business Professionally, Ethically, & Practically;
T rue to Our Word;
I nsist on the Highest Standard of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability;
O pen & Honest Communication Shared Both Internally and With Customers; and
o Harm to People, Environment, Assets, or Reputation.
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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
Home and Vancouver office based
Office work is generally performed at 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. Office work will not exceed 10 hours per day;
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 5-10 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.
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