Mining Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Geopros is actively seeking a mining engineer   to join a high-performing mining team. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of challenging projects, including sustaining and growth projects, working closely with team members and clients to deliver practical solutions to complex mining challenges.

Ideally, you’re a mining professional with an interest in consulting and client engagement within the base and precious metals sector.

 

Job Duties:

• Provide mining engineering and design services for underground mine studies, including scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, detailed design and S-K1300 technical reports:
• Manipulating block models
• Selecting appropriate mining methods
• Calculating cut-off grades
• Optimization and mine designs
• Preparing mine plans and production schedules
• Determining equipment fleets
• Estimating mineral reserves
• Estimating capital and operating costs
• Contributing to financial models
• Writing and contributing to study reports
• Work closely with our geology, ventilation, rock mechanics, drill-and-blast and infrastructure teams
• Manage the mining scope of large projects
• Liaise with clients on technical matters and present results professionally
• Deliver high-quality services that uphold the company’s professional reputation

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in mining or geological engineering from a recognized university
• Experience working at a mining operation in engineering and/or project evaluation
• At least 4 years of relevant experience
• Member of a professional association for engineers or eligible to register with one
• Advanced proficiency with mine design and planning software (Deswik preferred)
• Experience selecting mine equipment and estimating capital and operating costs
• Working knowledge of budgeting, scheduling and financial modelling
• Understanding of the key components required for a successful mining operation (processing, tailings, infrastructure)
• Passion and aptitude for collaboration
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and spoken
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and clients in a professional and technical manner
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally, for varying durations and occasionally to remote locations
  
  
  

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary 
• Annual bonus program 
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment
• 401(k) 
• Annual paid time off (PTO)
• Multiple options for career growth and mentorship