Senior Mining Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland.

📋 Description

• Oversee mine planning, design, and optimization processes for mining projects from inception to production.

• Manage technical studies, including Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS), and Feasibility Study (FS).

• Supervise production schedules, ventilation, and operational enhancements.

• Provide guidance and supervision to contractors.

• Ensure adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.

• Assist in converting resources to reserves, project economics, and engaging stakeholders.

• Develop and assess open-pit mine plans and underground mine designs in a consulting capacity as a mining engineer.

• Implement innovative methodologies for conceptual, pre-feasibility, feasibility, and operational mine projects.

• Draft and author technical reports, acting as a Qualified Person where applicable.

• Establish, nurture, and enhance client relationships.

• Conduct technical and economic assessments of both underground and open-pit mining projects.

• Engage in project budgeting, feasibility analysis, cash flow assessments, Net Present Value (NPV), and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) evaluations.

• Design and optimize short-term and long-term open-pit mining strategies.

• Prepare clear, concise, and technically accurate reports and presentations.

• Travel to client locations across Canada and internationally for short-term assignments as needed.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including geologists, metallurgists, geotechnical engineers, and environmental experts.

• Support business development efforts, proposal submissions, and client engagement activities.

• Utilize knowledge of mine planning training, mine evaluation, reclamation planning, operation management, environmental management, and equipment selection.

• May undertake special projects, strategic initiatives, or other ad hoc tasks as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering field (e.g., Civil, Mechanical, Process, or equivalent).

• At least 15 years of technical experience in the mining sector.

• More than 10 years of experience in project evaluation, budgeting, and cost estimation from project initiation to completion.

• Proven leadership and management experience, demonstrating the ability to lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams.

• Capacity to work independently with minimal oversight while upholding high standards of quality and accountability.

• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Proficiency in additional languages (e.g., French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic) may be required based on role and project location.

• In-depth understanding of mining operations, mine planning, project development, and economic assessment.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD.

• Experience with Microsoft Project and Oracle applications is advantageous.

• Proficiency in one or more mining software packages such as GEOVIA GEMS, Whittle, Vulcan, Datamine, Surpac, Micromine, or other standard mine planning and resource modeling software.

• Proven capability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a dynamic, professional consulting environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and report preparation.

• Strong attention to detail and effective time management abilities.

• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team while also performing effectively independently.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight project deadlines.

• Competence in reading, understanding, and following work instructions safely, accurately, and efficiently.

• Willingness to work extended hours when necessary to meet project timelines.

• Availability for periodic travel to SGS offices, client sites, and project locations within Canada and internationally.

• Commitment to full compliance with SGS Health & Safety policies, the Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct standards.

• Candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

🏝️ Benefits

• 80% coverage for Health, Dental, and Vision expenses.

• Paid time off.

• Eligibility for the RRSP Program.

• Accommodations are available upon request for qualified candidates throughout each stage of the recruitment process.