Senior Mine Engineer/Planner - PL#27347
About The Position
Peter Lucas Project Management is seeking an experienced Senior Mine Engineer / Planner to join their team. The company provides project management, engineering, procurement, and construction management services to clients in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. This role requires a versatile mining professional with strong technical capabilities, operational experience, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. The Senior Mine Engineer / Planner will provide senior-level technical support to an active mining operation on a 2 weeks in / 2 weeks out rotation, with camp accommodations, flights, and travel support provided. This position is ideal for an experienced mining engineer who enjoys working across multiple disciplines, solving complex technical challenges, and supporting the growth of junior team members through coaching and knowledge sharing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive mine engineering experience.
- Strong underground mining experience with exposure to mine planning, stope design, and production optimization.
- Strong understanding of underground mining methods, sequencing, and operational requirements.
- Experience with mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, Datamine, or similar platforms.
- Strong technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven ability to mentor, coach, and develop junior engineers.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ventilation systems and mine infrastructure planning considered an asset.
- Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) or eligibility considered an asset.
- Mining operations experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior-level mine engineering support to mining operations and project teams.
- Develop and maintain short-term and long-term mine plans, schedules, and production strategies.
- Support underground mine planning activities including stope layouts, sequencing, development planning, and optimization.
- Review and optimize mining methods, designs, and operational approaches.
- Provide technical support related to ventilation planning, air requirements, and mine ventilation improvements.
- Collaborate with geology, operations, maintenance, and technical services teams to improve mine performance.
- Prepare engineering designs, reports, technical studies, and recommendations.
- Support mine design reviews, feasibility studies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyze production data and identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, and operational efficiency.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior mining engineers and technical staff.
- Support the implementation of engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Participate in site visits, field inspections, and operational reviews as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health and Dental Benefits.
- Company Pension Matching.
- Company Incentives.
- Camp accommodations
- Flights
- Travel support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
