Mining engineer (Senior Mine Engineer) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
NOC: 2143
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Overtime, Day
Salary: $90,000.00 to $150,000.00 Yearly for 40 hours per week, Bonus, Other Benefits, Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits, Group Insurance Benefits, RRSP Benefits, Vision Care Benefits
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (1 vacancy)
Skill Requirements:
Education: Some high school, Completion of high school, Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Some university, Completion of university
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association
Experience: 5 years or more
Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English
Area of Specialization: Underground or surface mine design or construction, Mining and exploration, Extraction and processing
Work Experience: Design, Project management, Project planning, Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities, Research and development, Operations or production, Quality assurance or control, Specification or technical writing, Management and administration, Health and safety, Finance, Education or training
Design Specialization: Mine shafts and hoists, Mine ventilation, Mine services, Blasting and materials handling, Mining equipment and machinery design, Mineral treatment machinery and equipment, Waste and tailings disposal, Land reclamation
Type of Mine Experience: Underground mines, Surface mines or quarries, Base metals
Work Setting: Mining company
Specific Skills: Conduct studies of ore, mineral or coal deposits to assess the feasibility of mining operations, Determine the appropriate means of safely and efficiently mining deposits, Advise on drilling and blasting methods for mining, construction or demolition, Design shafts, ventilation and haulage systems, Develop and implement computer applications for mine and supportive structure design and mapping, or for monitoring mine conditions, Plan and design or select mining equipment and machinery, and mineral treatment machinery and equipment, Plan and supervise the development, operation and maintenance of mines, Prepare operations and project estimates, schedules and reports, Implement and co-ordinate mine safety programs
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Attention to detail, Ability to distinguish between colours, Sitting, Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Transportation/Travel Information: Willing to travel, Willing to travel internationally, Travel expenses paid by employer
Work Site Environment: Outdoors, Underground
Work Location Information: Urban area, Remote location
Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning
Employer: Walter Energy (Western Coal Corp.)