About the Role
The role involves leading mine design, ground control, and operational planning for early-stage mineral projects, with an emphasis on technical rigor and innovation in challenging geological environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of underground mine designs for exploration-driven projects
- Evaluate geotechnical data to inform safe and efficient mining layouts
- Collaborate with geologists to align mine plans with resource models
- Develop and maintain 3D mine planning models using industry-standard software
- Oversee ground control strategies and risk mitigation plans
- Support permitting efforts with technical documentation
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Manage drilling and sampling programs in coordination with field teams
- Optimize ventilation and access designs for deep underground environments
- Lead technical reviews of contractor proposals and engineering deliverables
- Integrate real-time data from sensors into mine planning workflows
- Assess feasibility of automated mining systems in early-stage operations
- Provide technical oversight during mine development and pilot extraction
- Develop cost estimates and scheduling for capital and operational budgets
- Mentor junior engineers and support cross-functional training
- Coordinate with external consultants on specialized engineering analyses
- Evaluate new technologies for improving mine safety and efficiency
- Support sustainability initiatives through reduced environmental impact designs
- Ensure designs accommodate future scalability and expansion
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of mining regulations and best practices
- Conduct site visits to monitor progress and validate engineering assumptions
- Troubleshoot operational challenges in real time
- Prepare technical reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Use data analytics to refine mine planning assumptions
- Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
On-site or hybrid with mine site presence required
Team
Collaborative engineering team focused on mineral exploration and resource development
Our Mission
We are dedicated to discovering and developing critical mineral resources essential for clean energy technologies using advanced data science and responsible mining practices.
Why This Role Matters
This position plays a central role in transforming geological data into actionable mine plans, enabling faster, safer, and more sustainable access to vital minerals.
Available for qualified candidates
