Senior Jobs in Estevan, SK

Overview of the job :

The client, a reputable company in the mining sector specializing in potash mining, is seeking a Senior Mine Engineer for a position at one of their potash mining sites. They work in a fast-paced and demanding environment, concentrating on the extraction and production of potash, a key fertilizer for agriculture.

The Senior Mine Engineer reports directly to the Chief Mine Engineer.

Responsibilities :

This role will focus on mine ventilation. You will serve as the subject matter expert for projects involving the mine ventilation system and its maintenance / expansion :

• Develop ventilation designs, ground support designs, and mining layouts.
• Act as a representative of the Mine Engineering department on multidisciplinary project teams, including developing project scope and schedule, conducting progress inspections, reporting on variance, and ensuring the integration of geotechnical, ventilation, and surveying requirements.
• Lead underground mining projects from initiation to completion.
• Perform field inspections to assess ventilation controls and ground conditions, ensuring compliance with company standards and procedures and taking corrective actions where necessary.
• Install instrumentation to collect ventilation data, interpret findings, and provide recommendations.
• Provide technical support to mine operations.
• Collaborate with mine planning personnel to create and execute both long and short-term mine plans.
• Be a safety leader and work within a collaborative team environment.
• Mentored junior engineers technically.

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