Mining Engineer

TRS Staffing is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse world-wide client base. Our client is currently seeking a Mining Engineer based in British Columbia.

Responsibilities:

• Optimize truck shovel operation to maximize production and minimize operating costs at all times
• Working with the Chief Engineer to develop Life of Mine, Long Range Mine Plans, and pertaining presentations and documentation, and provide support for related capital forecasting and cost modelling
• Create a mine plan schedule that includes production targets, major, and support equipment hours, requirements, and operating days
• Ensure mine designs are harmonized with geotechnical, environmental, and other related considerations
• Perform economic analysis and cost estimating as well as assist with production and cost reporting and tracking
• Develop project schedules, budget, risk register, and appropriate requests, and track and compare to previous plans
• Manage projects and contractors of various mine planning projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering with Mining; equivalent combination of education and mine engineering experience also considered
• Registration with EGBC as a Professional Engineer, or eligibility to register within the province of British Colimbia
• Minimum seven years of experience, with progressive experience in short, medium, and long range planning
• Previous experience in open pit, truck and shovel operations in short
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving skills and comfortable making recommendations
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment