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Mining Engineer, Mine Planning and Operations

Finning17 days ago
Edmonton, Alberta
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Flexible option plan benefits with varying levels of coverage from day one
Matching pension contributions to help you save for the future
Employee Share Purchase program with matching contributions

About the role

Company: Number of Openings: 1

Worker Type: Permanent

Position Overview: Are you passionate about revolutionizing mining operations and eager to make a tangible impact?

Join Finning as a Mining Engineer and become a key player in optimizing mine production, maintenance, and reliability at one of our premier customer sites. You'll be at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge AHS systems and driving operational excellence. This is your chance to work alongside industry experts, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to the safe and efficient extraction of mineral resources.

If you're ready to take on new challenges and be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

Job Description:

  • 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.

Qualifications:

  • 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 office programs like 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.

Note:

  • This position will be based out of our Mildred Lake office location in Fort McMurray.
  • Permanent, full-time role.
  • 4 x 3, Monday – Thursday shift.
  • Flexible option plan benefits with varying levels of coverage from day one.
  • Matching pension contributions to help you save for the future.
  • Employee Share Purchase program with matching contributions.
  • RRSP and TFSA options through Sunlife.
  • Paid vacation with an increasing allowance based on years of service.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

About Finning

Machinery Manufacturing
10,000+

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 90 years. We sell, rent and provide parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications.

Since 1933, when Finning was first established in Canada by Earl B. Finning, our name has conveyed integrity, reliability and resourcefulness. Over the years, the company has grown as a result of a genuine commitment to earning customer loyalty.

With our broad product support infrastructure and unmatched service capabilities, we deliver solutions that enable customers to achieve the lowest equipment owning and operating costs while maximizing uptime.

Finning employs over 13,000 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, Canada.

Finning est le plus grand concessionnaire Caterpillar au monde offrant un service inégalé depuis plus de 85 ans. Nous vendons, louons et fournissons des pièces et des services pour l’équipement et les moteurs à des clients dans diverses industries, y compris l’exploitation minière, la construction, le pétrole, la foresterie et un large éventail d’applications de systèmes d’alimentation. Depuis 1933, année où Finning a été établi au Canada par Earl B. Finning, notre nom a transmis intégrité, fiabilité et débrouillardise. Au fil des ans, l’entreprise a pris de l’expansion grâce à un véritable engagement à fidéliser sa clientèle. Grâce à notre vaste infrastructure de support produit et à nos capacités de service inégalées, nous fournissons des solutions qui permettent aux clients d’atteindre les coûts de possession et d’exploitation d’équipement les plus bas tout en maximisant la disponibilité.

Finning emploie plus de 13 000 personnes dans le monde et exerce ses activités dans trois régions géographiques, dont le siège social est situé à Vancouver, au Canada.