Senior Mining Engineer

The Senior Mining Engineer will carry out overall project assessments and project management for clients, including mine design and planning. As well, you will work with other Company technical staff to best utilize your skills. You will also prepare and audit NI 43-101 Technical Reports for exploration and mining projects. Site visits to mines, development projects, and exploration properties, as well as interaction with client personnel will be important components of the above work.

This position is based in the head office in Toronto or Vancouver and reports to X, based in Toronto. Frequent travel will be required.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide advice to clients on technical aspects of mining projects, including methods, techniques, and optimization.
• Prepare preliminary engineering design concepts and specifications
• Prepare cost estimates and cash flow modelling parameters.
• Ensure deadlines are realistic and achieved.
• Work closely with clients to maintain clear communications.
• Maintain an industry profile to assist in marketing the services of our Client.
• Assure compliance with all external regulatory agencies and organizations for all areas of responsibility.
• Develop supportive working relationships with peers.

The Senior Mining Engineer works closely with:

• Other members of the mining team
• Peers in geology and metallurgical disciplines
• Accounting and administrative support personnel

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate degree or higher in mining engineering.

WORKING EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum fifteen years of direct industry experience.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION:

• Professional Engineer or similar; able to meet the requirements of a Qualified Person under Canadian Securities Regulations.

EXPERIENCE TYPE AND DURATION:

• Major Mining Company Experience - Mandatory; three years minimum
• Multiple Companies Experience – Mandatory
• Consulting Experience - Mandatory; three years minimum
• Mine Operations Experience - Mandatory; five years minimum.
• Project Development Experience – Preferred
• Management/Leadership Experience – Preferred
• North American Experience – Mandatory
• International Experience – Mandatory
• Junior Mining Company Experience – Preferred
• Marketing Experience – Preferred
• Mining Contractor Experience – Desirable

LANGUAGES

• A demonstrated ability to communicate exceptionally well both verbally and in writing in English is a mandatory requirement
• Ability in other languages is desirable.

TRAVEL

• Although extended travel is rare, the ability to travel frequently on short notice is mandatory.

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