Mining Engineer

2w2 weeks ago

Vale

Sudbury, GB · Full-time · C$85,000 – C$115,000

About this role

Vale Base Metals is a global supplier of critical minerals transforming the future, with industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia. We are seeking a Mining Engineer to join our Mines Technical Services team at Garson Mine in Sudbury, Ontario.

In this permanent role, you will create mid-range block plan designs and support weekly integrated operations scheduling functions. You will work with mine operations and technical disciplines to ensure mining operations are planned, developed, and operated in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

You will provide mining engineering support to an existing team of geologists, mining engineers, and geotechnical engineers. You will also mentor others in the Mines Technical Services team and review work to maintain high technical standards.

This position offers the opportunity to drive meaningful change in an industry that is transforming the future. Join a diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mining Engineering.
Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of mine engineering experience.
Experience with underground mining operations and technical design.
Ability to mentor and review work of other technical team members.
Proficiency in mine planning and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

Provide mining engineering support to an existing team of geologists, mining engineers, and geotechnical engineers.
Participate in the design, evaluation, and support of underground mining operations.
Design stoping boundaries for long-term evaluations based upon guidance from the geotechnical department to maximize recovery of ore.
Create mid-range designs (block plans) and support weekly integrated operations scheduling (IOS) functions.
Work with operations to ensure plans are safe, efficient, and realistic.
Create schedules for development and production by sequencing stopes and development headings with guidance and approval from all parties involved.
Identify, analyze, recommend, and implement opportunities for safety, productivity, and cost improvements.
Maintain a focus on safety for the work being implemented in conjunction with the MTS Safety Plan.

Benefits

Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan.
Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package.
Comprehensive benefits package including company-paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans, and optional insurances.
Leave for all of life's reasons including vacation, personal, sick, and parental leave.
Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
Employee Family Assistance Program and Virtual Healthcare online.
Online training and career development opportunities.