Mining Engineer, Planning and Operations
Finning
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Fort McMurray • 🇨🇦 Canada
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Collaborate with the Mine Planning team to develop comprehensive short and mid-range mine plans, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards
- Utilize advanced software to optimize mine plans, considering equipment utilization, ore sequencing, and waste management
- Conduct regular site visits and pit tours to monitor mining progression, identify bottlenecks, and propose adjustments for optimal productivity
- Work with the Mine Engineering team to review and optimize design standards for the autonomous fleet
- Integrate within the production planning, maintenance, and reliability teams to provide recommendations for daily practices on site
- Foster strong communication with the customer's Mining Automation team to enhance planning and maintenance efficiency
- Stay updated with industry best practices, technological advancements, and emerging trends in mine planning, maintenance, and reliability
- Promote and ensure adherence to all safety standards and procedures
- Implement and support AHS systems to drive operational excellence and equipment reliability
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a mining technical role, including mine planning, reliability, maintenance planning/scheduling, or operations
- Post-secondary education in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in BC or Alberta is an asset
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP, Maximo, or similar platforms
- Proficiency in using MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated understanding of best practices in mine design, planning, and operations
- Knowledge of reliability centered maintenance (RCM) principles and predictive maintenance technologies
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and project management skills
- Technical proficiency in mine planning software such as Civil CAD, Vulcan, Deswik, or similar tools
- Commitment to safety and risk management in mining operations
Benefits
- Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + regional wage allowance
- Comprehensive benefits from day one
- Matching pension & share purchase plans
- RRSP & TFSA options
- Paid vacation that grows with your service
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
mine planningreliabilitymaintenance planningoperationsmine designpredictive maintenancereliability centered maintenanceproject managementmine planning softwareequipment reliability
Soft skills
problem-solvingcritical thinkingcommunicationcollaboration
Certifications
Professional Engineer in BCProfessional Engineer in Alberta