Stantec

Mining Engineer

Stantec$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Mining Engineering Degree from an accredited university
  • 8-10 years of experience in underground hard rock mining
  • Project Management experience preferred
  • Advanced skills with 3D Mine Design software (Deswik required)
  • Advanced skills with Mine Scheduling Software (Deswik required)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Familiar with Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Responsibilities

  • Lead mine engineering for diverse mining studies/projects
  • Collaborate with clients to provide safe and innovative solutions
  • Direct other engineers and technicians during project execution
  • Manage small to mid-size mining projects
  • Design mine access and infrastructure based on resource block models
  • Estimate production performance and associated capital costs
  • Conduct quality assurance and control on projects

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead projects from concept to execution
  • Involvement in innovative mining solutions
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Chance to interface with various stakeholders
  • Support for professional development in standards and specifications
  • Encouragement of participation in technical reviews
Full Job Description
Job Description

Your Opportunity

The Mining Engineer will lead mine engineering for mining studies/projects of varying size and complexity, and at various project stages from initial concepts through to execution. This person may be required to work on several projects at a time and take on various levels of responsibility.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Work with clients to deliver safe, responsible, and innovative solutions.
  • Lead mine engineering efforts, including directing other mine engineers/technicians.
  • Manage small to mid-size projects.
  • Work with resource block models to design mine access, mining methods, mine development, and mine infrastructure. Prepare mine development and production plans and schedules.
  • Estimate performance productivities and support the preparation of capital and operating costs.
  • Lead meetings and interface with clients, external consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, and/or vendors.
  • Participate in technical reviews.
  • Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
  • Supports the development of standards and specifications for the mining group.
  • Prepare technical reports.


Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Project Management experience an asset.
  • Advanced skills with 3D Mine Design software (Deswik required).
  • Advanced skills with Mine Scheduling Software (Deswik required).
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of Products.
  • Familiar with Mine Health and Safety Regulations.
  • Experience with ventilation modelling an asset.
  • Experience with backfill systems is an asset.
  • Experience with rock mechanics is an asset.


Education and Experience
  • Mining Engineering Degree from an accredited university.
  • Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in underground hard rock mining.
  • Engineering and operations experience at an operating mine considered an asset.


This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1954
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