Job description

Senior Mining Engineer

Location – Toronto, ON

Summary of Role

The Senior Mining Engineer is an integral member of the corporate mine technical
services team and will collaborate with the site teams to assist in the development of the
client’s new mines.

Key Responsibilities

 Optimize and maintain the long-range mine plan

 Provide mine development support for new mine project
 Provide technical support for continued improvement initiatives for the existing
operation
 Assist in and/or conduct feasibility and engineering studies
 Valuation of potential M&A acquisitions

Required Skills & Experience

 A degree in Mining Engineering with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in open

pit mining
 Proven strong background in mine planning
 Practical experience in open pit operations
 Strong communication skills in English; French an asset
 Technical mine planning skills working with mine planning and CAD packages
(e.g. Minesched, Vulcan, Surpac, Minesight etc.)
 Strategic mine planning working with pit optimization tools
 Ability to effectively collaborate with others across the organization and build
strong relationships
 Ability to plan, organize work, and make decisions to achieve specific goals and
company objectives
 Results driven; strives for excellence in efficiency and performance
 Demonstrates an open, transparent and effective communication style
  Displays integrity and is accountable for actions and statements
 Exhibits respect and mutual trust in all working relationships
 Ability to interact effectively with various people including those with challenges,
special needs or disabilities

Working Conditions

 Ability to travel to overseas operations when required (approximately 25%), at

times for extended periods of time

Interested applicants should send their resumes and cover letter in MS Word format to
ycallender@dg.ca quoting “Senior Mining Engineer (Open Pit)’’ in the subject line.

Design Group thanks all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the
volume of resumes we receive we may only be able to respond directly to those
candidates being selected for an interview.

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request
during the recruitment, assessment, selection and placement process.

Job description
Explore a different kind of company - one that offers exciting challenges and
fulfilling rewards. We provide world-class engineering and scientific solutions to
our clients in the Mining, Energy, Transportation and Development sectors. Our
people come from a wide range of backgrounds and fields of study. They represent
the best in their respective disciplines and specializations. Together, they make it
possible to assemble multidisciplinary teams that provide clients with a full-
service approach to their unique needs.
We are part of the Canadian family of Tetra Tech (NASDAQ: TTEK) companies,
with over 16,000 employees worldwide, clients are served by more than 1000
engineers, scientists, technologists, and support staff from offices across Canada.
We are a values-based consulting engineering and sciences company that offers
exciting challenges and fulfilling rewards to our employees.
Our Vancouver office is currently looking for an experienced Mining Engineer
specializing in open pit and/or underground mine design, waste rock dump design and
familiarity with NI 43-101 Technical reporting and studies. We are looking for a bright,
positive individual to join a world-class team of engineers, scientists, and technologists
working on all size of projects. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team
providing mining engineering services to a wide variety of clients.
Responsibilities

 Provide mine engineering services with respect to mine design and mine waste
for mine projects and facilities;
 Carry out analytical and design functions for projects at stages ranging from
Scoping and Feasibility studies through Detailed Engineering and Construction to
Closure and Reclamation;
 Provide hands-on project management for projects according to client-approved
scopes of work;
 Prepare and deliver high quality deliverables and reports on time and within
budget; and
 Mentoring, training, and developing internal resources.
 A minimum of 7 years of relevant mine engineering experience;
 A Qualified Person (QP) for mine engineering in accordance with NI 43-101;
 Experience in problem solving with industry standard commercial computer
software including AutoCAD, MS Office, and mining software such as Geovia
Gems, Whittle, Surpac, or Leapfrog
 Proven capabilities in mine planning, financial analysis, due diligence reviews, and
technical writing;
 Proven capabilities working productively in project teams;
 Registration or eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer in the Province of
British Columbia;
 Preference will be given to candidates with both underground and surface mining
experience;
 Understanding and exposure to regulatory bodies with respect to mine closure
planning and permitting;
 Domestic and International travel as required by project requirements (up to 20%
of available time)
 Must possess a valid British Columbia Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent)

Additional Information
All qualified candidates will be considered for the role and will be eligible for relocation
allowance if selected (if located outside of British Columbia).
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We offer a great place to work, and an engaging culture that is based on innovation,
collaboration and integrity. Our compensation plan includes a competitive salary with a
comprehensive benefits package, and excellent opportunities for growth and
advancement.

Online applications are preferred. Tetra Tech is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates
will be contacted.

Job description
The Pend Oreille Mine, located in Metaline Falls, Washington, is currently seeking an
individual in the role of:

Senior Mining Engineer/Geotechnical Engineer

Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, the successful candidate must

possess a strong working knowledge of mining engineering in the underground mining
environment as well as proven effective leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

 Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental

rules and procedures
 Improve ground control and rock behavior understanding at the Pend Oreille
Mine
 Coordinate outside consulting expertise, as necessary and provide geotechnical
advice and direction to the engineering, geology, planning and operating groups
 Prepare detailed design and execution planning for primary and secondary
mining, including stakeholder review and endorsement of developed plans
 Review and endorse production mining designs as well as related drill and blast
designs
  Oversee the maintenance, updating and calibration of the underground
ventilation model as well as the underground evacuation and emergency
response plan, as required by MSHA CFR 30
 Scope and lead underground study and options assessments, including but not
limited to equipment, mine plan sequencing, and mine dewatering, etc.
 Lead and perform underground options studies (i.e. property evaluation, satellite
deposit development, etc.)
 Work with Mine Operations and Maintenance Teams to optimally locate utilities
to meet long-range plan requirements, including maintenance of utility records
(i.e. location maps)
 Develop and lead special underground and surface projects
 As required, develop specifications and justifications for new equipment
 Supervise, mentor and train junior staff

Qualifications:

 Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, or closely related discipline

 Minimum of a 15 years professional underground mining engineering experience
in an underground environment
 Intimate knowledge and proven experience in rock mechanics and providing
geotechnical guidance for ground support in primary and secondary (retreat)
working areas
 Experience with room and pillar as well as remnant underground mining
 Proven experience in all aspects of underground mine engineering including,
design, scheduling, drilling and blasting, structural geology, ventilation,
dewatering/pumping, power systems, surveying, reserve and resource
development and reporting, etc.
 Proficient in relevant software programs (i.e. Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD,
MineSight or Vulcan, etc.)
 Strong results oriented focus and analytical skills are essential
 Strong mentoring and leadership skills
 Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
 Motivated self-starter with the ability to multi-task and who can deliver
extraordinary value to the operation
At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s
unique perspective and contribution.

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to submit a

resume and cover letter electronically.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position;
however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and
necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Teck
respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information.

The Pend Oreille operation is a drug and alcohol free workplace. All applicants must
successfully pass an ATF background check.

The Pend Oreille mine is located 10 minutes from the town of Metaline Falls,
Washington. The Metaline Falls area boasts a moderate climate, reasonably priced
housing and excellent schools. This picturesque community also offers a wide range of
outstanding recreational opportunities including golf, boating, fishing, hunting, hiking,
and camping all at your doorstep. For more information on the Metaline Falls area,
please visit the following websites:

 https://pendoreilleco.org/
 http://www.npochamber.org/

Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral

development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc and
energy. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock
Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol TECK.

The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck’s approach to business. Teck is building

partnerships and capacity to confront sustainability challenges within the regions in
which it operates and at the global level. In 2017, Teck was named to the Dow Jones
Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the eighth straight year, indicating that Teck’s
sustainability practices rank in the top 10 per cent of the world’s 2,500 largest public
companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index.

Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources