Senior Mine Engineer

About Trekor Metals

Trekor Metals Limited is a dynamic and growing mine operator headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Focused on North America, Taseko is driven to unlock the true value of copper for a complex and changing world. For more information visit our website www.trekormetals.com.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director, Yellowhead Copper Project, the Senior Mine Engineer will join an experienced project team advancing a large open pit mining project in British Columbia through environmental assessment, permitting and into construction. The Senior Mine Engineer will perform a broad range of activities including mine planning, technology assessments, trade-off studies, permitting support, and engagement with stakeholders and rightsholders.

This role will be based out of the Vancouver corporate office or Barriere project office, with travel between the two locations and to the project site as required.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of technical evaluations that support advancement of the Yellowhead project. 
• Assume a project management role for studies relating to aspects of mine design and development including developing scopes of work, evaluating consultant proposals, coordinating deliverables and controlling costs.
• Produce detailed mine plans including mine design, scheduling, equipment forecasting, capital and operating cost estimation, and discounted cash flow analysis. 
• Integrate mine plans with environmental assessment commitments, permit applications, construction and pre-production requirements, water management strategies, ARD/ML waste handling, and progressive reclamation requirements.
• Conduct technical trade-off studies on key project components, equipment options, emerging technologies, and other relevant operational factors.

• Author and contribute to technical reporting, including NI 43-101 Technical Reports and regulatory submissions.
• Adhere to corporate professional practice management plan (PPMP) and internal procedures.
• Present technical findings and project status to diverse audiences, including executive leadership, regulatory agencies, First Nations communities, and external stakeholders.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Mine Engineering with a minimum of 7 years of related experience including 3 years at operating mine sites.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with EGBC in good standing.
• Proven experience in mine planning including mine design, production scheduling, and equipment forecasting.
• Demonstrated capability in financial modeling, capital and operating cost estimation, and discounted cashflow analysis.
• Practical exposure to water management, geotechnical, hydrological, and geochemical (ARD/ML) requirements in open pit, waste dump, and tailings facility design and operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering consultants and multidisciplinary study teams.

Skills & Competencies

• High ethical standards, accountability, and integrity.
• Strong relationship management, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective technical writing and presentation skills tailored to audiences ranging from technical peers to executive teams and external audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize several assignments at one time.
• Ability to work in a small, dynamic and multi-disciplinary team.
• Proficiency in Hexagon MinePlan 3D software package.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and within established timelines.
• Sound understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements applicable for mining in British Columbia including requirements of NI 43-101 and EGBC.

Compensation

At Trekor, we pride ourselves on offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education and succession plan programs.

Additionally, our compensation benefits package includes a competitive salary and vacation package, health and insurance benefits program, an RRSP program, and participation in the short-term incentive plan.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting position and join our growing and dynamic company, apply through the Trekor Website at www.trekormetals.com/careers/ or by sending your resume and cover letter to jobs@trekormetals.com.