Underground Mining Engineer

About Kinterra Professional Services Group Ltd.

Kinterra Professional Services Group Ltd. is a Toronto-based company backed by Kinterra Capital, a private equity firm focused on developing the battery metals and downstream infrastructure necessary for the modern economy. Kinterra Capital team has built multiple Private Equity platforms over the past 15 years, raising more than $3 billion from leading global institutional investors. Kinterra Professional Services Group Ltd. advises and supports the investment and asset management activities of Kinterra Capital.

At Kinterra Professional Services Group Ltd., we generate the best ideas from diverse perspectives in a culture of collaboration, accountability, and transparency. We aim to execute with excellence and deliver robust returns for our investors while creating a more sustainable future.

Kinterra Professional Services Group Ltd. is seeking high-caliber Individuals who Enjoy:

• A deeply rooted culture of integrity and high performance.
• Stimulating work in a fast-paced and intellectually challenging environment.
• A workplace committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• An opportunity to be part of the energy transition.

General Overview

Based on the direction and oversight of the Vice President, Mining engineering and Evaluations, Kinterra is looking for a Mining Engineer to lead and shape the underground mining evaluation and value creation process for (i) due diligence on potential acquisitions, (ii) identification of value creation opportunities and mitigation of risks for new and existing assets, including incorporation of mining considerations into financial models and analysis, and (iii) mining and technical assistance for Kinterra's portfolio companies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the technical subject matter, effective leadership abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Role-Specific Accountabilities

Complete Project Evaluation Reviews:

• Review, interpret, and evaluate a variety of base and battery metals assets to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and risks for each asset from a mining engineering perspective.
• Review and evaluate capital and operating costs for mining projects.
• Communicate with external parties, including management of consultants and counterparties through the diligence process.
• Incorporate mining considerations, program costs and timelines into financial models.
• Consolidate information and make informed recommendations to the Investment Committee regarding assets under management and opportunities undergoing due diligence.

Create Value and Minimize Risk:

• Evaluate and optimize underground mine plans and recommend improvements for mining techniques, cost efficiency, and productivity.
• Develop budget and timing for mining tradeoff studies for portfolio companies.
• Act as Kinterra's underground mining engineering expert on the technical committees advising portfolio companies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success, including collaboration with other Kinterra technical subject matter experts.
• Act as a technical resource for the organization, providing guidance on underground mining engineering issues, benchmarking, and best practices.
• Develop and implement project management best practices to ensure project timelines and budgets are met.

Establish Systems to Increase Compliance Excellence:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements related to mining engineering.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or related field. Master's degree an asset.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in underground mining engineering
• Strong knowledge of underground mining engineering related to base metals or lithium preferred.
• Experience with optimization, design and scheduling for long hole stoping, cut and fill, or room and pillar mining methods.
• Strong knowledge of mining software such as Deswik or Vulcan, project and process evaluation, capital, and operating cost benchmarking.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically and make data-driven decisions.
• Understanding of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements related to mining engineering.
• Spanish and/or French written and oral language fluency would be an asset.