Engineer, Mining Projects

1 month ago

Calgary, Canada Burgundy Diamond Full time

About Burgundy Diamond Mines

Burgundy Diamond Mines is a premier global diamond company that proudly produces and delivers ethically sourced diamonds from mine to market. Tracing diamonds end-to-end from its world-renowned Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, right through to retail diamond sales, creates unquestionable diamond origin and traceability.

Founded in Perth, Western Australia, Burgundy has established itself in the market through its innovative strategy and unique vertically integrated business model, focused on capturing margins along the full value chain of the diamond market. Burgundy is part of CanadaMark™, a program that assures manufacturers, retailers and customers, that Burgundy Diamonds are sustainably produced and support ethical investment in Canadian Northern Indigenous communities.

Burgundy has an office and a cutting and polishing facility in Perth, Australia, an office in Calgary, Canada and a diamond sales office in Antwerp, Belgium.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Head of Mine Planning and Capital Projects, the Engineer, Mining Projects will play a key role in creating Preliminary Feasibility Studies (PFS) for the company's underground mine operations. In addition to developing PFS, the incumbent will also be actively supporting long-term mine plans, five-year and one-year plans for BDM's underground operations. 

As part of the Mine Planning Team, the Engineer, Mining Projects  will work a Monday to Friday schedule at the Calgary Corporate Office. Occasional site visits will be required. The successful candidate will become a valued member of the Mine Planning team and serve as the primary contact for developing PFS for the company's underground mine operations.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrating Felt Safety Leadership as part of your daily work;
• Carrying out all duties in accordance with the corporate charter and values;
• Creating PFS for Company underground mine projects;
• Effectively interacting with third party technical consultants, contractors;
• Providing support in developing life of mine, long range, 5 year and one year mine plans;
• Facilitating weekly and monthly meetings to communicate the PFS development updates to key stakeholders;
• Developing effective water management processes;
• Developing risk assessed and optimized underground mine designs including ramps, raises, and electrical, dewatering and other services infrastructure;
• Providing ventilation engineering support including simulations and network designs;
• Completing regular field trips to assess compliance to plan and adherence to safety standards;
• Completing month end actuals and corporate reporting as required;
• Establishing or assisting in development of JHA’s and SOP’s;
• Providing coaching and mentorship to junior staff members;
• Providing technical support on geotechnical monitoring, ground supports, designing support systems and creating support plans for underground operations;
• Maintaining and fostering company – contractor relations. 

 

Education/Experience

• A degree in Mining Engineering and around 10 years of experience in underground mining operations or technical consulting (UG). Experience in technical supervisory or   mentorship roles is advantageous. Must be a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Canada, with a preference for registration in the Northwest Territories;
• PMP certification or experience in project scheduling and execution is required; 
• Hands on planning and operation experience in working in sub level caving and block caving mining methods;
• Experience in creating capital forecasts, financial modeling and economic modeling; 
• Proven experience in multiple areas including but not limited to mine design, scheduling, ventilation design, and drill & blast;
• Proficiency in Deswik is mandatory; familiarity with other relevant software programs (e.g., MS Office Suite, Ventsim, AutoCAD, or Vulcan) is optional;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills (English);
• Leadership, planning and organizational skills;
• Knowledge of general mining safety requirements and procedures;
• Proven time management and decision-making skills;
• Working knowledge of SAP would be an asset;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve best-in-class efficiency and productivity; 
• Class 5 driver's license is required;
• Experience working in the mining industry, northern Canada, and an understanding of the northern regulatory environment is preferred.

What we offer

At Burgundy Diamond Mines, we believe people are our most important asset. This is why we are fully committed to the health, safety and well-being of our employees. We believe in establishing strong lasting and respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work. 

We are dedicated to developing our workforce and to creating an environment where people can learn, grow and take on new responsibilities. We build capacity within our workforce by offering leadership training, apprenticeship positions and adult education initiatives.

Burgundy Diamond Mines offers a competitive salary, performance bonus and total compensation package, including company paid extended health, dental and vision care, an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), employer matched pension, generous paid vacation and personal days, as well as a Dependent Scholarship Program and employee discounts. On site we provide accommodations and meals, a fully equipped gym and recreation facilities.

Additional Information

The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary, Yellowknife, and other northern fly points. 

Preference will be given to qualified applicants from our Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.

Visit www.burgundydiamonds.com to apply and to learn more about our operations.

Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

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