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Project Engineer - Mining

Project Engineer - Mining

NES FircroftSaskatoon, SK, Canada
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title : Project Engineer

Location : Saskatchewan

Contract Role : 10 / 4 Rotation

Camp / FIFO Options Available (for the right candidate)

Overview :

Our client, a leading company in the mining industry, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a large-scale project in the Saskatchewan / Alberta region. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the engineering and project execution process from start to finish, ensuring that all objectives are met within time, cost, and quality constraints. The position operates on a 10 / 4 rotational schedule, with potential camp or FIFO options for candidates with the right experience.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Project Planning & Execution :
  • Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, ensuring clarity around timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
  • Monitor and adjust schedules as necessary to maintain progress and meet deadlines.
  • Team Leadership & Coordination :
  • Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary project team, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across all stakeholders.
  • Facilitate regular team meetings and reporting to ensure project goals are understood and achieved.
  • Technical Oversight :
  • Provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle, guiding the team through engineering challenges and ensuring compliance with project specifications.
  • Review designs, plans, and specifications to guarantee alignment with project requirements.
  • Budget & Resource Management :
  • Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and resources are allocated effectively.
  • Work with senior management to track financial performance and recommend cost-saving measures when necessary.
  • Risk Management & Problem-Solving :
  • Identify potential risks to the project’s schedule, budget, or quality and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
  • Resolve technical and logistical challenges to keep the project on track.
  • Health, Safety & Regulatory Compliance :
  • Ensure all activities comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Promote and maintain a culture of safety across the project team, ensuring that safety protocols are strictly followed.
  • Client and Stakeholder Communication :
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and key project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, milestones, and any changes to scope, schedule, or budget.
  • Prepare and present progress reports to senior management, addressing any concerns or challenges.
  • Quality Assurance & Control :
  • Oversee the implementation of quality control processes and ensure that all project deliverables meet required specifications and industry standards.
  • Conduct regular quality reviews, inspections, and audits.
  • Contractor & Vendor Management :
  • Manage relationships with contractors and vendors, ensuring that they meet performance, schedule, and cost expectations.
  • Oversee procurement processes, track materials and services deliveries, and monitor the performance of third-party vendors.
  • Documentation & Reporting :
  • Ensure all project documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date, including schedules, reports, and meeting minutes.
  • Provide regular written updates to stakeholders on project status, potential issues, and resolutions.

Qualifications :

  • Experience :
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in project engineering, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to specification.
  • Experience in the mining industry is preferred but not required. Candidates with experience in other industries such as oil and gas, construction, or infrastructure will also be considered.
  • Education :
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is highly desirable.
  • Skills :
  • Strong project management skills with experience leading teams and coordinating complex projects.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
  • Proficient in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, etc.).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage risks effectively.
  • Other :
  • Ability to work in a rotational schedule (10 / 4) and manage a camp / FIFO lifestyle, if necessary.
  • Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Additional Information :

  • Location : This role is based in Saskatchewan and candidates from the local area are preferred. However, FIFO and camp accommodations can be provided for candidates with the right experience.
  • Rotation : 10 / 4 work schedule, with the flexibility to manage both office and site-based duties.