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Shaft/Hoist Engineer - PL#68444
Peter Lucas Project Management Inc.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Full-time
Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people, community, and cutting-edge technology to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Shaft/Hoist Engineer to…
Shaft/Hoist Engineer - PL#68444
Peter Lucas Project Management Inc.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Full-time
Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people, community, and cutting-edge technology to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Shaft/Hoist Engineer to…
Shaft/Hoist Engineer - PL#68444
Peter Lucas Project Management Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
Full-time
Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people, community, and cutting-edge technology to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Shaft/Hoist Engineer to…
Shaft/Hoist Engineer - PL#68444
Peter Lucas Project Management Inc.
Sudbury, Ontario
Full-time
Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people, community, and cutting-edge technology to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Shaft/Hoist Engineer to…
Shaft/Hoist Engineer - PL#68444
Peter Lucas
Toronto, Ontario
$116,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people, community, and cutting-edge technology to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Shaft/Hoist Engineer to…
Shaft/Hoist Engineer - PL#68444
Peter Lucas
Vancouver, British Columbia
$116,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people, community, and cutting-edge technology to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Shaft/Hoist Engineer to…
Shaft/Hoist Engineer - PL#68444
Peter Lucas
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
$116,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people, community, and cutting-edge technology to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Shaft/Hoist Engineer to…
Shaft/Hoist Engineer - PL#68444
Peter Lucas
Sudbury, Ontario
$116,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people, community, and cutting-edge technology to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Shaft/Hoist Engineer to…
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Peter Lucas Project Management Inc.

Shaft/Hoist Engineer - PL#68444

Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Job type: Full-time

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Responsibilities

The role provides technical leadership and engineering oversight for the design, operation, and maintenance of shaft infrastructure and hoisting systems. It involves ensuring regulatory compliance, managing asset integrity, and leading capital projects for hoist upgrades and shaft rehabilitation.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and a Professional Engineer (P.Eng. or PE) designation. Candidates must have 10+ years of progressive experience in underground mining with extensive expertise in shaft and hoisting systems.

Experience

10+ years

Education

bachelor degree
professional certificate

Working hours

40 hours per week

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Shaft Design
Hoisting Systems
Friction Hoists
Double Drum Hoisting
Asset Lifecycle Management
Regulatory Compliance
Technical Leadership
Shaft Infrastructure Management
Preventative Maintenance
Root Cause Analysis
Capital Project Planning
Risk-Based Inspection
Wire Rope Testing
Braking Systems
Control Philosophies
Mentorship

Benefits

Health Benefits
Dental Benefits
Company Pension Matching

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Shaft Engineering
Hoist Engineering
Koepe Hoists
Drum Hoists
Headframes
Wire Ropes
NDT
Potash Mining
Underground Mining
P.Eng
PE
Asset Management
Shaft Lining
Braking Systems
Automation
Control Systems
Regulatory Audits
Safety Systems
Technical Specifications
Root Cause Corrective Action

Original job description

Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people, community, and cutting-edge technology to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Shaft/Hoist Engineer to join our team.

At Peter Lucas we offer a variety of work, professional development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. Our dynamic environment, filled with high-achieving professionals, enables our staff to take on incredible opportunities, gain mentorship from a diverse group of colleagues, and succeed in their careers.

We are seeking a Senior Shaft / Hoist Engineer with 15–20 years of experience with friction hoists and/or double drum hoisting systems. This position provides technical leadership, engineering oversight, and lifecycle management of shaft infrastructure and hoisting systems within an underground mining operation.

The Senior Shaft / Hoist Engineer is accountable for the safe, reliable, and compliant design, operation, inspection, maintenance, and modernization of shafts, headframes, hoists, associated conveyances, and safety systems.

This role works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, and Regulatory teams to support production continuity, personnel safety, asset integrity, and long-term shaft performance.

Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering & Technical Oversight

Act as the technical authority for shaft and hoisting systems, including production, service, and ventilation shafts.
Provide engineering support for:

Drum and friction (Koepe) hoists
Conveyances including skips, cages, and counterweights
Wire ropes, attachments, braking systems, and controls

Review and approve shaft and hoist designs, calculations, modifications, and upgrades.
Ensure compliance with applicable mining regulations, codes, and industry standards.

Shaft Infrastructure Management

Oversee shaft structural integrity, including:

Shaft lining systems (concrete, steel, composite)
Headframes, guides, buntons, furnishings, and conveyance alignments

Provide technical support for deep shaft environments and challenging underground conditions.
Develop and maintain long-term shaft asset management strategies.

Inspections, Audits & Compliance

Ensure statutory inspections, non-destructive testing (NDT), and rope testing programs are completed according to schedule.
Interpret inspection data and recommend corrective actions or operational restrictions.
Prepare and review documentation for regulatory audits and inspections.
Act as a technical liaison with regulators, third-party inspectors, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Maintenance & Reliability

Collaborate with Maintenance teams to:

Develop preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
Evaluate hoist availability, reliability, and performance metrics.
Review failure investigations and implement root cause corrective actions.
Support shutdown planning and major equipment overhauls.

Projects & Capital Planning

Lead or support capital projects related to:

Hoist upgrades or replacements.
Shaft rehabilitation, refurbishment, or modifications.
Automation and control system modernization.
Develop scopes of work, technical specifications, and contractor oversight plans.
Support cost estimation, scheduling, and risk assessments.

Operational Support & Safety

Provide operational support for hoisting-related issues.
Participate in hazard assessments, operational readiness reviews, and emergency response planning.
Promote safety leadership and operational discipline in shaft and hoist activities.

Leadership & Mentorship

Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
Establish engineering standards, best practices, and design guidelines.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across underground operations.

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mining, or related Engineering discipline.
Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng., PE, or equivalent) required.

Experience

10+ years of progressive experience in underground mining.
Extensive experience with shaft and hoisting systems.
Experience with production and service hoists, regulatory inspections and compliance, and shaft rehabilitation or major hoisting projects.
Experience in potash or similar deep underground mining environments considered an asset.

Technical Competencies

Hoist system design, braking systems, and control philosophies.
Wire rope selection, installation, testing, and retirement criteria.
Shaft structural systems and corrosion management in challenging underground environments.
Risk-based inspection and asset lifecycle management.
Knowledge of applicable mining and hoisting standards and regulations.

Schedule

Full-time position with a 9/80 schedule.

Health and Dental Benfits.
Company Pension Matching.

We appreciate all applicants' interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Wages are negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Global reference checks may be conducted after the interview process.

Note: Peter Lucas Project Management is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We acknowledge that the Peter Lucas head office is located on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and the homeland of the Metis.

We recognize that our work, our lives and our communities extend beyond these borders, taking place on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across what is now known as Canada.

As we live, work, and play in these diverse lands, we honor the deep histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples. In the spirit of Reconciliation and guided by our mission to elevate people and communities while driving innovation and sustainability, we are committed to building respectful relationships and shared success across this land we call home.

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