Description Position at Yellowhead
Position
Senior Mine Engineer
Company
Trekor Metals Limited, Yellowhead Copper Project
Location
Barriere, British Columbia
Reporting Relationship
Director, Yellowhead Copper Project
Salary Range
$124,800-$156,100
Website
https://www.trekormetals.com
About the RoleReporting 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.
The role will be based in Barriere, with travel to the project site or engagement activities 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.
CompensationAt 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 ApplyTo 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 [email protected].
