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The Role
As part of the McArthur River team, you will contribute your mine engineering expertise to support operations in mining a challenging orebody. This role plays a key part in ensuring safe, efficient, and effective production through thoughtful planning and technical guidance. With safety as a core value, you will focus on delivering high-quality results while helping your team meet operational targets.
In this role, you will:
-Develop and maintain short and long term mine plans and schedules.
-Support ventilation design and monitoring to ensure safe working conditions.
-Contribute to ground control strategies and implementation.
-Conduct and oversee surveying activities to support production and development.
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address engineering challenges.
-Supervise and support a small team of technical staff, fostering collaboration and performance.
-Provide technical direction and guidance to ensure that production designs are adequate for the complex orebody.
-Promote a safety-first culture in all aspects of engineering and operations.
Required:
-Bachelors degree in geological, geotechnical or mine engineering
-Seven to 12 years of progressive experience in hard rock and/or underground mine engineering
-Eligibility for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
-Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation
-Demonstrated expertise in mine design software, particularly Deswik, with a strong background in drilling and blasting design. This includes experience reviewing and validating others work, as well as training team members in effective drilling and blast design practices.