Mining Engineer

Job summary

Develop and optimize mine plans and production schedules to ensure safe and cost-effective operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track progress and adjust plans based on geological and operational factors.

Job details

The Mining Engineer is responsible for developing and optimizing mine plans that support safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. Working closely with operations, geoscience, maintenance, and leadership teams, this role balances short and long-term planning objectives while adapting to changing mine conditions. Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To Create, update, and manage mine plans, production schedules, and forecast models to ensure alignment with operational targets and business goals. Track mining progress and revise plans as needed in response to equipment performance, geological variability, weather conditions, production demands, and other operational factors. Contribute to short-term mine planning by converting production objectives into practical execution plans, coordinating closely with site operations, and implementing timely adjustments to enhance safety, efficiency, and overall mine performance. Partner with operations, geology, reclamation, and technical stakeholders to improve mine sequencing strategies, material handling processes, and equipment utilization. Evaluate operational metrics and performance data to identify improvement opportunities, providing recommendations that strengthen productivity, operational excellence, and workplace safety. Your strengths include: Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or similar. P.Eng. designation, or eligibility for registration in Canada, is an asset. Experience in mine planning, production, and operations within large-scale mining environments. Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance safety, production, and business priorities. If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the “Apply” button to send your resume directly to Trent Mounter. Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta’s best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more. Executive Search - Accounting & Finance - Sales & Operations - Engineering - Supply Chain - Human Resources - Office Support - Technology Contact us today - Your Search Partner – www.recruitmentpartners.ca

What you’ll do

Develop and optimize mine plans and production schedules to ensure safe and cost-effective operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track progress and adjust plans based on geological and operational factors.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering and experience in large-scale mining environments. A P.Eng. designation or eligibility for registration in Canada is considered an asset.

Listed skills

• Production Scheduling · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mine Planning
• Production Scheduling
• Forecast Modeling
• Operational Metrics Analysis
• Material Handling
• Equipment Utilization
• Mine Sequencing
• Decision Making
• Analytical Skills
• Safety Management

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Manufacturing