Senior Mining Engineer
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Original job description
Senior Mining Engineer
The Senior Mining Engineer will support Project Managers by completing open pit and underground mine engineering, design, planning, and operating and capital cost estimation. The Senior 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 operational assistance.
Promote and adhere to the JDS Way:
- Accept No Mediocrity
- Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, and Practically
- Be True to Our Word
- Uphold the Highest Standard of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability
- Maintain Open and Honest Communication both internally and with customers
- Ensure No Harm to People, Environment, Assets, or Reputation
Key Responsibilities
- Provide senior-level mining engineering and design services for underground and open pit mine studies, including 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 detailed mining CAPEX and OPEX cost estimates
- Design mine infrastructure, ventilation systems, backfill systems, and mining services
- Lead and mentor junior engineering staff
- Present and communicate findings in a concise manner to a wide range of audiences and clients
- Self-reliant and adaptable to change
- Creative and innovative in providing solutions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to make quality decisions
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Senior Mining Engineer will provide senior-level engineering and design services for underground and open pit mine projects, including scoping, feasibility studies, and technical reports. They are also responsible for preparing cost estimates, equipment specifications, and mentoring junior staff.
Requirements
The role requires a senior-level professional capable of designing mine infrastructure and ventilation systems while adhering to professional and ethical standards. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to provide innovative solutions for complex mining projects.
Skills
- Mining engineering
- Open pit mine design
- Underground mine design
- Mine planning
- Cost estimation
- CAPEX
- OPEX
- NI 43-101 technical reports
- Mine infrastructure design
- Ventilation systems
- Backfill systems
- Equipment procurement
- Technical writing
- Project management
- Mentoring
- Communication
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Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Consulting
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Mining Engineering
- Open Pit
- Underground Mining
- Mine Design
- Mine Planning
- CAPEX
- OPEX
- NI 43-101
- Technical Reports
- Feasibility Studies
- Prefeasibility
- Scoping
- Mine Infrastructure
- Ventilation Systems
- Backfill Systems
- Equipment Procurement
- Cost Estimation
- Project Management
- Due Diligence
- Engineering Design