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Process Engineer

Tumbler Ridge, BC
CA$110,000 - CA$125,000/annual
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Paid vacation and personal days
7% RRSP matching
100% employer-paid extended health and dental care

About the role

Terms of Employment: Full-time, Permanent Position

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day

About Us

Conuma Resources is a leading Canadian producer of metallurgical coal used in steelmaking around the world. Since 2016, we’ve grown to own and operate a portfolio of five surface mines in the Peace River Coalfields of Northeast British Columbia. Our operations support over 1,000 direct jobs and thousands more indirectly, contributing to the strength of the communities where we live and work. Today, our active mines include Willow Creek, located about 40 minutes from Chetwynd, and Quintette, just 15 minutes from Tumbler Ridge.

Guided by our core values of Safety, Heart, Growth, One Conuma Strong, and Sustainability, we remain focused on responsible growth and on delivering long-term value and resilience to our people and partners.

Come home to Conuma — where community meets opportunity!

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with geology teams to identify coal seam types and qualities, maintaining accurate models and seam data.
  • Oversee ROM stockpile arrangement and tracking to minimize contamination and degradation.
  • Ensure proper dozer, loader, and stacking operations for optimal blending.
  • Monitor ROM deliveries to ensure correct coal type allocation to stockpiles.
  • Coordinate representative coal sampling at ROM and plant feed points, ensuring proper analysis
  • Develop daily, weekly, and monthly blending plans aligned with mine output, contracts, and quality targets.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, or related field.
  • 3–5 years in coal mining or processing operations, preference to those with at least 2 years in a coal quality or blending role.
  • Valid Driver's License

Technical Competencies & Skills

  • Ability to adhere to a 5x2 schedule with 8-hour shifts.
  • Must be able to communicate in English.
  • Strong understanding of coal washability and incremental ash blend concepts.
  • Familiarity with coal handling, stockpile management, and CHPP processes.
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency using various software and applications.
  • High level of attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision and to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions.

Wage and Benefits

Conuma Resources takes pride in providing industry-competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package that truly values our employees. Specifically for the Processing Engineer we offer an annual base salary range of $110,000.00 - $125,000.00, along with a variety of bonuses. These bonuses include monthly efficiency bonuses linked to safety and production, quarterly retention bonuses, and a performance bonus tailored to reward your contributions. Our benefits package also includes paid vacation and personal days, 7% RRSP matching, and 100% employer-paid extended health and dental care, among other valuable perks.

Employee Transportation

Employee bus transportation is available from:

  • Tumbler Ridge to our Quintette Mine, Wolverine Mine, Brule Mine, and Willow Creek Mine
  • Chetwynd to our Brule Mine and Willow Creek Mine
  • Dawson Creek to our Willow Creek Mine
  • Mackenzie to our Willow Creek Mine

Pre-Employment Testing

Please be advised that all selected applicants will be required to complete pre-employment testing.

Come Home to Conuma

Nestled in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, our local communities in Northeastern British Columbia offer a plethora of outdoor activities, from hiking near majestic waterfalls to exploring 97-million-year-old dinosaur footprints. Engage in ATV and snowmobile trails, cross-country skiing, ice hockey, swimming, cycling, and immerse yourself in the warmth of a close-knit community. Affordable costs of living make this region an ideal place to raise a family.

Conuma Resources is an equal opportunity employer.
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About Conuma Resources

Mining
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"At the Heart of Steel" - Conuma Resources is a leading Canadian producer of steelmaking coal for use in the global steelmaking trade. Located in North Eastern British Columbia, our operations are near the towns of Tumbler Ridge and Chetwynd. Our 800+ employees help us be #ConumaStrong.