As our new
Principal Mining Engineer, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.
RoleThe Principal Mining Engineer will provide technical leadership on mining studies, operational improvement initiatives, and drill-and-blast optimization projects while serving as a trusted advisor to clients. This role combines engineering, project management, business development, and mentorship. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams delivering high-quality technical work for open pit and underground mining projects throughout North America and internationally.
The ideal candidate is recognized as a technical leader in mining engineering with expertise in mine planning, technical studies, and drill-and-blast optimization. They enjoy working directly with mine operations to solve complex challenges, improve productivity, reduce operating costs, and deliver value to clients. This individual is equally comfortable leading a feasibility study, conducting a blast performance audit in the field, mentoring junior engineers, and developing long-term client relationships.
Responsibilities:- Increase capacity for upcoming mine planning and technical study work
- Expand our drill-and-blast capabilities
- Reduce project delivery/schedule risk
- Position the mining engineering team to continue growing while maintaining high-quality client service
Working @ SLR With us, there is no doubt you'll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they'll tell you that's just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.
Here's what else you'll enjoy as part of our team: - Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives.
- Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
- Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Qualifications/Education/Memberships:- Post-secondary degree in mining, civil, or geotechnical engineering
- Experience providing technical leadership on mining studies
- Familiar with international and public disclosure and reporting codes, including NI 43-101, JORC, SAMREC, Competent Persons Reports, and Mineral Expert Reports etc.
- Experience with mine planning at an operational mine
- Experience with drill-and-blast optimization
- Expert user of at least one industry standard optimization, mine design and scheduling software package such as Datamine, Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac, and Whittle
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Registered or qualified for registration as a Professional Engineer in the US
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
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