Shaft Engineer
- Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The individual appointed to this position will report directly to the Shaft Construction Manager. The Shaft Project Engineer will be responsible for supporting a variety of projects including the surface and underground related shaft hoist works, surface and underground mine ventilation systems, mine services, mine backfill, and underground material management systems. The role requires strong initiative to work without constant guidance, technical expertise, and the ability to coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of the various projects. We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who is comfortable being on a small team while working in a growth-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing and providing input during the design and development of engineering projects.
- Ensuring required documentation is assembled and provided to the NexGen finance team as part of financial approval processes.
- Project management of service and material procurement packages. Including but not limited to coordination of the combining of technical and commercial documents, ensuring bidder clarifications are answered, assisting in bid evaluations, and managing of vendors post contract award.
- Assisting with project planning, including cost estimation, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Collaborating with senior engineers and other team members to provide input on technical problems
- Reviewing of engineering drawings, specifications, and reports.
- Participating in field visits and inspections to gather data and ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Staying current with advancements in engineering technology and best practices.
- Communicate and provide information to other Project Development teams.
- Engage with project stakeholders, including internal NexGen resources, external contractors and suppliers.
- Ensure adherence to safety regulations and company policies.
- Contribute to process improvements and innovative solutions.
- Maintain project documentation and report progress.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Shaft Engineer will support various surface and underground mine projects, including ventilation, backfill, and material management systems. They are responsible for project planning, procurement coordination, and ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards.
Requirements
The role requires a self-starter with strong technical expertise in engineering and project management. Candidates must be capable of coordinating with stakeholders and managing technical and commercial documentation for engineering projects.
Skills
- Project Management
- Engineering Design
- Cost Estimation
- Scheduling
- Resource Allocation
- Technical Documentation
- Procurement
- Bid Evaluation
- Vendor Management
- Mine Ventilation
- Shaft Construction
- Safety Regulations
- Data Analysis
- Engineering Drawings
- Stakeholder Coordination
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Energy
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Shaft Engineer
- Mine Engineering
- Project Development
- Underground Mining
- Surface Mining
- Mine Services
- Backfill
- Hoist Works
- Ventilation Systems
- Procurement
- Cost Estimation
- Scheduling
- Resource Allocation
- Engineering Drawings
- Safety Regulations
- Vendor Management
- Bid Evaluation
- Technical Documentation
- Stakeholder Management
- Construction Management