Engineer, Mining

Elk Valley Resources•Elkford, BC

4d•CA$108,000 - CA$133,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Supervisor, the Mining Engineer, as part of the Mid-Range team at Fording River Operations, is responsible for supporting the Engineering and Projects departments with planning and stewardship of technical projects, and the integration of major work into the active Mine Operation. This person will hold a key role working within the engineering and other site departments to coordinate the effective planning and execution of critical scopes within the mine. To be successful, we are looking for someone who is self-motivated and enjoys working in a team environment with all levels of an organization. This person has strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and is dedicated to continuous improvement. They have proven problem solving skills and can organize competing priorities to enable effective decision making. In addition, proficiency in mine planning software is essential. Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum five years of experience in mine planning
Professional Engineering Designation recognized by EGBC
Strong digital literacy in mining-related software
Solid understanding of the Microsoft Office SuiteÂ®
Motivated self-starter, able to work under minimal supervision
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Valid Class 5 Driverâ€™s License or equivalent

Responsibilities

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
Mine Predevelopment (Swift 4) design, planning, execution support and key stakeholder engagement
Major mine infrastructure planning and coordination (powerlines, clean water diversions)
Combusting Waste Rock treatment tracking, reviews and signoffs
Swift North Suboxic Zone planning and construction support
Liasing with key Design Consultants, Engineer-of-Records, and Qualified Persons on above projects
Liasing with Reclamation teams on major work in and around the active mine areas
Project budget development, tracking and appropriation requests
Supporting general engineering designs as a Peer Reviewer in the design process