Company Description Big challenges need bold thinkers. If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your…
The role involves evaluating resource models, optimizing mine pits or stopes, and creating detailed open pit or underground designs. Additionally, the engineer will manage projects, estimate costs, and provide technical advisory services to clients.
Requirements
Candidates must have a degree in mining, geological, or civil engineering with at least 10 years of experience and a professional engineer registration. Proficiency in mine planning software and experience with SEC S-K 1300 or NI 43-101 reporting standards are required.
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Company Description
Big challenges need bold thinkers.
If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.
At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.
We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.
Job Description
RESPEC seeks an experienced Senior Mining Engineer for our Vancouver, BC location.
The responsibilities for this position include evaluation of resource and reserve models, complete mine pit or stope optimizations, creating open pit or underground designs, waste dump design, haul road design, and advising clients on project development. Additional responsibilities include estimating equipment and personnel requirements, estimating capital and operating costs for projects, project economic evaluation, preparing technical reports, business development and project management. The successful candidate will work with junior engineering staff to manage mining-related projects. Domestic and international travel may be required for visits to client mine sites as well as for client and corporate meetings.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's or master’s degree in mining, geological or civil engineering
A minimum of 10 years of experience in mining engineering including mine planning and resource optimization with at least 2 years of experience in operations
Registered professional engineer in the US or Canada or ability to obtain upon hire
Qualified Person (QP) under SEC S-K 1300 or NI 43-101 reporting standards
Experience in mine planning software (e.g., Surpac, Vulcan, Minesched, Deswik, Carlson and GIS)
Experience in pit optimization software
Production planning and scheduling experience required (preference to Deswik or MineSched)
Experience writing and producing technical reports suitable for submission under SEC S-K 1300, NI 43-101 or JORC guidelines
Excellent interpersonal and effective oral and written communication skills
Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel
Preferred:
Underground and open pit experience
Proficient in programming skills (e.g. TCL, Lisp, Visual Basic, and other programming languages)
Project management experience
Additional Information
Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. The salary range for this position is $120k-$150k. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.
Featured benefits include:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Holidays & Paid Time Off
401(k) & ESOP with company match up to 4%
Professional Development & Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
RESPEC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Discipline: Mining Engineering
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Mining EngineeringSurpacVulcanMineschedDeswikCarlsonGISSEC S-K 1300NI 43-101JORCQualified Person (QP)TCLLispVisual BasicResource ModelingReserve Models
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