Mining Engineer - Block Cave

Mining Engineer - Block Cave - ( 230000FQ )

Description

At our core, we're a community. Together, we exercise creative thought, developing engineering and designs as individual as the people and projects we touch. From approval and permitting to design and construction management services, we put the goals of our clients and their communities at the center of everything we create. Join us as we assist mining companies in getting mined materials to communities around the globe.

We are a leader in underground hard rock mining engineering and related technology, serving the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world. This is where great ideas and rewarding careers are built.

Stantec's Mining Practice is hiring a Mining Engineer with caving experience to join their growing team in Chandler, AZ.

Your Opportunity

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.

Qualifications

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized.

Benefits Summary: Full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

Primary Location : United States-Arizona-Chandler

Work Locations :

Phoenix AZ

Organization : BC-1829 Mining-US

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jan 30, 2023, 10:41:13 AM

Req ID: 230000FQ

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans