Mining Engineer - Block Cave
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Your Opportunity
Stantec’s Mining Practice is hiring a Mining Engineer with caving experience to join their growing team in Chandler, AZ. The Mining Engineer will lead block cave mine engineering for mining studies/projects of varying size and complexity, and at various project stages from initial concepts through to execution. This person may be required to work on several projects at a time and take on various levels of responsibility.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Work with clients to deliver safe, responsible, and innovative solutions.
- Qualified Person for NI 43-101 and SK-1300 reporting.
- Lead block cave mine engineering efforts, including directing other mine engineers/technicians.
- Manage small to mid-size projects.
- Work with resource block models to design mine access, mining methods, mine development, and mine infrastructure. Prepare mine development and production plans and schedules.
- Estimate performance productivities and support the preparation of capital and operating costs.
- Lead meetings and interface with clients, external consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, and/or vendors.
- Participate in technical reviews.
- Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
- Supports the development of standards and specifications for the mining group.
- Prepare technical reports.
- Support business development efforts and proposal preparation.
- International or national travel can be expected with the possibility of extended stays.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Project Management experience an asset.
- Proficient with 3D Mine Design software (Deswik preferred).
- Proficient Advanced skills with Mine Scheduling Software (Deswik preferred).
- Proficient in Geovia PCBC and PCSLC software
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of Products.
- Familiar with Mine Health and Safety Regulations.
- Experience with ventilation modelling an asset.
- Experience with backfill systems an asset.
- Experience with rock mechanics an asset.
Education and Experience
- Mining Engineering Degree from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in underground block cave mining.
- Engineering and operations experience at an operating mine considered an asset.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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