Skeena Gold + Silver Limited is a Canadian mining company with a portfolio of exploration and development projects located in northwest British Columbia, Canada. Our current focus is on the revitalization of the high-grade, past-producing Eskay Creek gold-silver mine. Skeena is committed to leading the industry in reconciliation, diversity, and inclusion and we work in close collaboration with our Indigenous partners, leveraging their traditional knowledge and respect for the land.

As a Skeena employee, you will become part of a dynamic, innovative, and results-driven work environment. Together, alongside colleagues of diverse backgrounds and experience you will help us operate safely, protect the environment, positively contribute to our local communities and build a state of the art mine in Canada. Come join our team to be a part of this amazing opportunity!

Job Title: Field Engineer Reporting directly to the Field Engineering Manager, the Field Engineer will provide on site technical support, working closely with the construction team, contractors and the liaison between the field and the home office teams. The individual will be part of a team to ensuring the engineering design is being properly interpreted and installed at site.

The Field Engineer will collaborate closely with contractors, interpret drawings and specifications for field crews, and provide inputs into detailed work plans and packages. Additionally, duties may include managing material orders and deliveries and working closely with the completions and turnover teams.

Responsibilities (including But Not Limited To) Engineering and Technical Support

• Provide field engineering support, working closely with the site construction team, contractors, and home office teams to ensure smooth coordination.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and survey data to support construction activities.
• Draft and issue Requests for Information (RFIs) to clarify design or construction details.
• Collaborate with contractors and the Engineer of Record (EOR) to resolve technical issues that may arise during execution.

Project Coordination and Planning

• Conduct and participate in construction and engineering meetings to align teams and address challenges.
• Provide input for forecasting, planning, and scheduling to keep the project on track.
• Monitor and report on construction progress, highlighting risks and potential delays.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance

• Participate in site inspections to ensure compliance with design requirements, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Support the development of red-line drawings and as-built documentation for accurate project records.

Reporting and Documentation

• Assist with quantity tracking, cost control, and change order documentation.
• Provide inputs into daily reports to capture activities, progress, and site conditions.

All other duties as reasonably assigned.

The Ideal Candidate

Education / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• P.Eng registration with EGBC is preferred.

Experience / Skills

• A Minimum of 2-4 years mining or heavy construction experience.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Collaborative team player with an exceptionally proactive mindset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and comfortable making recommendations.
• Capability to work in a self-directed manner and possess good time management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to support reporting, and communication between various stakeholders.
• Highly self-motivated and ability to work with minimal guidance (Must be self-directed).
• Must be able to work a rotational schedule in a remote mining camp.

Work Location & Conditions This is a site-based camp job at Eskay Creek Mine site. This position involves working at a remote mine site on a 15 days on/13 days off rotation.

The Eskay Creek Revitalization Project is located within the Coast Mountains of Northwestern British Columbia and Tahltan Territory. Ground transportation will be provided from local communities to the Eskay Creek Site facilities. For those applicants located elsewhere in western Canada, flight transportation from major urban centers will be provided to the Terrace or Smithers airports, from which shuttles will provide transportation to the Eskay Creek Camp facilities. Travel time and expenses are subject to Skeena’s Travel Policy.

There will be exposure to extreme temperatures in all seasons including working outdoors in snow, mud, ice, and water conditions, walking to and from different locations on uneven ground, prolonged periods of standing and physically handling/lifting/moving heavy objects.

All Applicants MUST be legally entitled to work in Canada. Priority hiring consideration will be given to Indigenous Nations members who reside within the territories our projects are located.

Compensation The expected salary range for this position is CA$100,000- CA$130,000 , in line with the competitive job market for such roles carried out in British Columbia. Salary ranges are guidelines and any job offer received by a candidate will be determined on a number of factors such as relevant education, training, and/or experience.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.