Senior Mining Engineer
Norda Stelo
Required skills
About the role
Translated into English from French by Korum. The employer's original wording is on their site.
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Norda Stelo means North Star, where possibilities are endless in terms of innovation, development and commitment.
Our vision is collective and our DNA is seriously human!
Our expertise is diverse, and you?
The senior mining engineer takes part in economic, pre-feasibility, feasibility and optimisation studies for underground and open-pit mining projects, at various stages of development. They contribute to the design, planning and optimisation of mining infrastructure and operations, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, environmental requirements and production objectives.
Depending on the project, they act as technical expert, project manager or supervisor of multidisciplinary teams. They also provide technical support to operating mine sites in order to improve their operational performance.
Mine planning and optimisation (15%)Develop mine development and production plans.
Produce models, mining sequences and operating scenarios.
Determine the safest and most cost-effective mining methods.
Carry out optimisation analyses and formulate technical recommendations.
Design mining structures and infrastructure (underground and open-pit).
Produce and validate technical plans and drawings using specialised software.
Design ventilation, pumping, ground support, energy and other mining infrastructure systems.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects.
Carry out technical and comparative studies.
Prepare estimates of operating costs (OPEX) and capital costs (CAPEX).
Take part in financial analyses.
Write technical reports, including NI 43-101 report sections.
Present results and provide follow-up to clients.
Carry out site visits to validate field conditions and project requirements.
Take part in technical project follow-up and team meetings.
Contribute to improving procedures and working methods.
Support engineers, technicians and interns.
Take part in knowledge transfer and contribute to developing team skills.
Our must-haves
Bachelor's degree in mining engineering.
Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs (Quebec engineering order).
Membership of engineering orders in other Canadian provinces (an asset).
More than 15 years of experience in mining engineering.
Experience in project management and mining studies.
Experience in underground and/or open-pit operations (an asset).
Technical leadership and autonomy.
Excellent analytical, planning and problem-solving skills.
Rigour, organisational skills and priority management.
Communication and writing skills.
Team spirit and results orientation.
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and to support a technical team.
Proficiency in specialised software such as Deswik, AutoCAD, Datamine, Vulcan, MineSite, RocScience, Ventsim or equivalents.
Good command of the Microsoft Office suite.
Don't have all the experience you're looking for? Consider applying anyway!
Norda Stelo subscribes to the principle of equal access to employment and strongly encourages women, people from cultural diversity, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA2+ communities, Indigenous people and/or people belonging to a traditionally marginalised group to apply.
We can offer accommodations according to your needs. For more information about our accessible workplace and inclusive culture, please contact us at the following address: [contact details removed]
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