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Senior Mining Engineer
Key Details
- full time Jobs
- $107,000 - $132,000 per year
- 7+ years experience
Top Skills Required
Description
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
About our Vancouver Office
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Teck’s Corporate Office sits in one of Canada’s most culturally diverse cities.
Surrounded by world-renowned nature and globally inspired cuisine, the office brings together many of Teck’s corporate functions - all working toward Teck’s purpose of providing the essential resources the world relies on.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Principal Mining Engineer, the Senior Mining Engineer will support the Akitigiruq and Anarraaq Extension Project (AAEP), a mine life extension project for the Red Dog Mine in Alaska currently in Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS). As part of the North America Strategic Planning team, this role will contribute to underground mine design, ventilation, production planning, waste management, cost estimation, and project development activities as the project advances through future study stages.
Working closely with operational, technical, project development, sustainability, and external affairs teams, the incumbent will provide technical leadership, develop strategic mine plans, and manage external consultants. The role is part of a multidisciplinary team of mining, geological, metallurgical, hydrogeological, geotechnical, and tailings specialists, while also supporting integration with existing Red Dog operations, asset optimization initiatives, and mentoring junior engineers. Travel requirements are approximately 15-20%.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
- Lead underground mine design and integrated option assessments.
- Hands-on underground mine planning ownership including the creation of mine plans and schedules with Deswik software, and developing first principles cost models
- Support site and project staff with coaching and mentorship to influence continuous improvement and groundbreaking change.
- Lead external consultants in the design and alternative options assessments for underground mining projects, ensuring projects are completed with agreed timeline and budget.
- Support mine planning, resource governance, and technical reporting.
- Work with the Geoscience, Mining, R&R teams ensure project design and reporting are in full compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.
- Lead and collaborate with site and project teams to identify and advance mine life extension opportunities.
- Drive implementation of and alignment to Teck’s closure standard to minimize liabilities with respect to mine design and mining operations
- Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and effective quality, and change management.
- Identify and act upon value creation opportunities with a focus on underground mine design and project assessment.
Qualifications
- B.Sc. Engineering or equivalent in Mining, Civil, or Geotechnical specializations
- 7 to 10 years varied work experience in related and complimentary field. Experience at an operating base precious metals’ site is an asset
- Underground mine planning and operations experience. Additional open pit experience is considered an asset
- Registered as a professional engineer, or able to be registered
- Experienced with sophisticated underground mining projects
- Experienced with and continues to be an active user of Deswik mine design software
- Excellent writing, editing, speaking and presentation skills
- Excellent organizational skills and self-management
- Ability to manage and/or work effectively and collaboratively with multi-functional teams
- Strong interpersonal skills and personal efficiency; confirmed ability to influence
- Results oriented and adept at finding effective solutions
- Project management experience including demonstrated ability to handle consultants
- Ability to travel 15–20% of the time within Canada and US
Pay Range: CAD $107,000 - $132,000 per year
The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
Why Teck
At Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.
Apply with us
Take the next step in your career by applying for the Senior Mining Engineer role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Requisition ID: 54785 | Job Category: Engineering | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Vancouver | Workplace Type: #LI - Hybrid
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
About our Vancouver Office
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Teck’s Corporate Office sits in one of Canada’s most culturally diverse cities.
Surrounded by world-renowned nature and globally inspired cuisine, the office brings together many of Teck’s corporate functions - all working toward Teck’s purpose of providing the essential resources the world relies on.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Principal Mining Engineer, the Senior Mining Engineer will support the Akitigiruq and Anarraaq Extension Project (AAEP), a mine life extension project for the Red Dog Mine in Alaska currently in Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS). As part of the North America Strategic Planning team, this role will contribute to underground mine design, ventilation, production planning, waste management, cost estimation, and project development activities as the project advances through future study stages.
Working closely with operational, technical, project development, sustainability, and external affairs teams, the incumbent will provide technical leadership, develop strategic mine plans, and manage external consultants. The role is part of a multidisciplinary team of mining, geological, metallurgical, hydrogeological, geotechnical, and tailings specialists, while also supporting integration with existing Red Dog operations, asset optimization initiatives, and mentoring junior engineers. Travel requirements are approximately 15-20%.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
- Lead underground mine design and integrated option assessments.
- Hands-on underground mine planning ownership including the creation of mine plans and schedules with Deswik software, and developing first principles cost models
- Support site and project staff with coaching and mentorship to influence continuous improvement and groundbreaking change.
- Lead external consultants in the design and alternative options assessments for underground mining projects, ensuring projects are completed with agreed timeline and budget.
- Support mine planning, resource governance, and technical reporting.
- Work with the Geoscience, Mining, R&R teams ensure project design and reporting are in full compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.
- Lead and collaborate with site and project teams to identify and advance mine life extension opportunities.
- Drive implementation of and alignment to Teck’s closure standard to minimize liabilities with respect to mine design and mining operations
- Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and effective quality, and change management.
- Identify and act upon value creation opportunities with a focus on underground mine design and project assessment.
Qualifications
- B.Sc. Engineering or equivalent in Mining, Civil, or Geotechnical specializations
- 7 to 10 years varied work experience in related and complimentary field. Experience at an operating base precious metals’ site is an asset
- Underground mine planning and operations experience. Additional open pit experience is considered an asset
- Registered as a professional engineer, or able to be registered
- Experienced with sophisticated underground mining projects
- Experienced with and continues to be an active user of Deswik mine design software
- Excellent writing, editing, speaking and presentation skills
- Excellent organizational skills and self-management
- Ability to manage and/or work effectively and collaboratively with multi-functional teams
- Strong interpersonal skills and personal efficiency; confirmed ability to influence
- Results oriented and adept at finding effective solutions
- Project management experience including demonstrated ability to handle consultants
- Ability to travel 15–20% of the time within Canada and US
Pay Range: CAD $107,000 - $132,000 per year
The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
Why Teck
At Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.
Apply with us
Take the next step in your career by applying for the Senior Mining Engineer role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Requisition ID: 54785 | Job Category: Engineering | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Vancouver | Workplace Type: #LI - Hybrid
Job Details
- Job Type
- full time
- Salary Range
- $107,000 - $132,000
- Experience
- 7+ years
Required Skills
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