Solution Mining Engineer - 18 Month Term

K+S Group • Bethune, SK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Based at the Bethune mine, the Solution Mining Engineer is responsible for all technical aspects of operating potash solution mining caverns and associated infrastructure within the Mining Department. The Solution Mining Engineer, along with other engineering and operations staff, will form a team responsible for the creation and operation of these caverns. As part of the initial training for this role, the Solution Mining Engineer will complete the on-site Production Operator, Mining training program. This 15-week program will provide the Solution Mining Engineer with a mix of classroom-based and hands-on field experience to learn the Solution Mining process, equipment, and team structure first-hand.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Engineering, Geology/Geoscience or a relevant technical/scientific field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is mandatory.
• Strong communications and time management skills.
• Able to write easily understandable technical reports.
• Ability to work within a team environment as well as complete independent work assignments.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and challenges.
• Able to safely work in an industrial atmosphere where equipment such as piping, valves and pumps are present.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive within the mine site.
• Must be authorized to legally work in Canada.
• Successful candidates must be eligible to travel outside of Canada as travel may be required.
• This position may be required to participate in an Engineer Rotation Program.
• Employment is subject to successfully completing KSPC’s pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification, functional fitness evaluation and drug & alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to register with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) or a relevant professional regulatory association is an asset.
• 1-3 years of experience in mining, drilling, production engineering or related field.
• Experience with data management and analysis tools such as Pi Historian, PowerBi, MiniTab, Python or RapidMiner is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review sample data, trends and down hole wireline logs
• Plan and schedule wireline logging and service rig workovers as necessary
• Provide technical guidance to the Wellfield Supervisor and Production Operators
• Provide support for the Mining Operations department related to field equipment or operations decisions
• Assist in the creation and updates of operations-related documentation
• Provide design input for new Mining facilities and infrastructure
• Assist with Management-of-Change and continuous improvement initiatives within the Mining Department
• Provide procurement support for materials and services required for ongoing operations
• Assist with field operations tasks on occasion, as required
• Support operations by participating in an on-call engineer/supervisor rotation

Benefits

• Good People and Great Culture
• Community-minded and globally connected
• Collaborative, supportive environment
• Culture rooted in clear principles that help us work better together
• Focus on inclusive policies and growing diversity in our workplace
• Professional development programs
• Recognition for your contributions
• Market-aligned salaries and performance bonuses
• Generous employer-paid benefits coverage
• Retirement plan contributions that grow with your career
• Life, Disability, Health and Dental
• Competitive Retirement benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Parental leave top-up for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Paid work time to volunteer in your community
• Health Spending Account
• Wellness Account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level