Mining Technologist

Description

Reporting to a Senior Mining Engineer, the Mining Technologist’s role will involve all aspects of mining operations including mine feasibility studies, resource optimization, short and long term mine planning, and production material balances. The Mining Technologist will be working within a dynamic team environment and will be collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.

This position is based out of Calgary, travel to field based assignments to support field operations may be required.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Planning and Execution

• Working on multi-disciplinary teams to conduct mining related studies
• Using mining software to assess and develop mineral deposits
• Developing mine plans including production schedules, material and tailings balance, haulage simulation
• Preparing mining cost estimates
• Writing technical reports
• Presenting mine planning results to clients
• Providing consulting expertise to Norwest’s global client list

Business Requirements

• Foster an environment of safety awareness and loss management.
• Provide technical advice to clients in a number of areas in mine planning
• Project feasibility analysis
• Compliance to all regulatory and industry regulations

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree or Diploma in Mining, Civil or Geological Engineering

Summary of Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of industry or consulting engineering experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft applications
• Strong knowledge of mine planning software and AutoCAD systems
• Experience in mine planning and mine operations
• Registered, or eligible to register, with APPEGA/ASET
• Excellent interpersonal skills