mine planning engineer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Mining and mineral engineering
• Geological/geophysical engineering

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Cold/refrigerated
• Confined spaces
• Hot

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Supervise and co-ordinate the work of technicians, technologists, survey personnel and other engineers and scientists
• Determine the appropriate means of safely and efficiently mining deposits
• Advise on drilling and blasting methods for mining, construction or demolition
• Design, develop and implement computer applications for mine and supportive structure design and mapping, or for monitoring mine conditions
• 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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• Mining technology

Mining experience

• Surface mines or quarries

Area of work experience

• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
• Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
• Operations or production
• Project management
• Project planning

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Mining design specialization

• Mine services
• Blasting and materials handling
• Mining equipment and machinery design
• Waste and tailings disposal

Area of specialization

• Underground or surface mine design or construction
• Mining and exploration
• Extraction and processing

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)