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Senior Mining Engineer Growth Focused Consulting Firm

The Mining Recruitment Group is a boutique executive search firm focused exclusively on the unique requirements of the mining industry.
We are currently accepting applications on behalf of our client for the role of Senior Mining Engineer

Job Responsibilities

Our Client is currently seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to join its growing Mining team based in Vancouver. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a senior leadership role in all aspects of our project work and business development in the minerals industry.

On a day to day basis the candidate will provide technical input and project management for surface and underground mining engineering projects. These projects will have a primary project focus on pit slope design, underground rock mechanics, mine planning, economic analysis, equipment cost estimation, reclamation and the preparation of preliminary assessments, pre-feasibility and feasibility level reports. The successful candidate will consult on projects for Canadian and international clients. Assignments will include engineering studies (scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility), operational advice and due diligence/independent reporting projects. In addition to technical issues, the successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain client relationships, and work in a team environment. This position requires strong networking and communications skills, and sound interpersonal capabilities are therefore essential.

Qualifications:

• Degree in mining engineering.
• Minimum 15 years practical experience in Open Pit and/or Underground mining operations, consulting.
• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer (PEng) with the Association of Professional Engineers of British Columbia.
• Familiar with mine design and planning software eg. Mine 2/4D, Gemcom, Vulcan, Datamine, Whittle.
• Experience in writing effective technical reports and successful proposals.
• Familiar with NI 43-101 standards, preferably able to act as a Qualified Person in one or more aspects of mine feasibility studies.
• Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships.
• Highly effective leadership capabilities, strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a team environment.
• Preference for individuals with Northern Canadian mining experience will be given, however all mining experience will be recognized.
• Preference for working in our Vancouver office location is desired.

Additional Information:

In addition to a competitive salary, our client provides a performance bonus and health care benefits.

For more information, and to view other positions for which we are currently recruiting, please visit our website at: www.miningrecruitmentgroup.com

Please note that due to the number of applications we receive, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.