Project Engineer or Project Technologist | Northern BC

Procon Mining and Tunnelling

(Procon) is one of the leading mine development contractors in North America. We are specialized in underground mine development, contract mining, underground excavations, civil tunneling and mining related construction projects. Centered by our people, our company culture is driven on the tenets of integrity, innovation, relationships and performance for our clients, business partners and the communities we work in. As a specialty contractor in a safety-sensitive business, our workforce safety is the foundation for everything we do.

Procon takes pride in our extensive history of successfully partnering with Indigenous communities. We believe in Indigenous partnerships that offer mutually beneficial outcomes through economic benefits and capacity building. Moving beyond compliance, we truly value the experience and knowledge brought to our Indigenous partnerships.

We are looking for a motivated person who is committed to growing their professional career at Procon while gaining valuable knowledge and experience.

Project Details Based at our project in Northern BC, this will be a 3 week on / 3 week off rotation opportunity.

Position Summary The Project Engineer or Project Technologist will provide engineering and planning support to our site management in the way of assisting with planning, scheduling, contract management and administration, cost control, QA/QC of our work, and recommending process/mining method improvements.

Responsibilities Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Engineer or Project Technologist provides technical support for the project. The position is based at our remote project in the Northern British Columbia and is responsible for:

Adhering to all legislated regulations, site, and company Health & Safety policies. Ensure Health & Safety is the number one priority

Quality Control to ensure installations and construction in in compliance with mine designs and technical specifications

Participate in short range planning including development, production, long hole drilling, and construction activities

Daily / monthly quantity tracking and performance reporting

Cost and Performance analysis

Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives aimed at improved safety and productivity

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or diploma in mining technology (or related field degree)

Knowledge of general underground mining operations/processes

Strong knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, MS Project

General familiarity with ERP Systems, AutoCAD, MS Power Point

Registered, or eligible to register, as an Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientist of B. or as a Technologist with Applied Science Technologist and Technicians of (ASTTBC), or other similar bodies in other jurisdictions within Canada

Positive attitude and enjoys being a proactive member of a high performing team

We encourage qualified residents of Northern and people identifying as Indigenous to apply

Pre-employment Requirements

Alcohol Test

Drug Test

Medical

Criminal Record Check

This position involves frequent air travel to and from the work site. Applicants must meet all legislated requirements for air travel to work at the remote site camp. You will be required to work both dayshift and nightshift as part of the rotational schedule 21 days on site, 21 days off site. For this safety sensitive position, you will be required to undergo a background check and be required to undergo a substance test and pre-employment testing.

What we offer As a valued member of the Procon team, you can look forward to a competitive annual salary based on experience, skills, and qualifications. In this role, you are also eligible for benefits, including:

Base compensation ranging between $100,000 - $130,000 including annual salary with additional performance bonus and other site-based premiums

Travel and accommodation arranged and provided

Group RRSP

Extended Health Care benefits, including Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off (vacation)

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is valued at Procon and increasing Indigenous and minority groups representation within our company’s workforce composition is a priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.

We mine talent and nurture innovation. Our people truly are our strength. At Procon, whether in the field or the office, you’ll be part of a cohesive team and work alongside great people from diverse backgrounds: people who love their work and are inspired to provide solutions to our clients and exceed expectations.

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