Engineer in Training, Short Range

About the role

Elk Valley Resources (EVR), a steelmaking coal producer in the Elk Valley of British Columbia, is hiring an Engineer in Training (EIT) for short range planning. Reporting to the Senior Engineering Supervisor, Short Range Planning, the EIT ensures the engineering department has the as-built data needed for planning and design and that mine operations has accurate controls to execute the mine plan. The EIT takes part in continuous improvement of existing systems and in the development, integration and reliability of new systems. Over a 4-year program with rotations every 18 to 24 months, the EIT builds well-rounded skills; future rotations may cover short/mid/long range planning, drill and blast, projects and more.

Key responsibilities

• Provide daily survey support to the Engineering and Operations groups
• Complete accurate month-end and quarter-end surveys with volume calculations
• Complete project work to support the Engineering team
• Prepare, upload and download files to mobile field systems
• Support mine planning, including pit and dump design and drill and blast support
• Adhere to health and safety programs and policies, and work within the safety culture, sustainability strategy and environmental commitments

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mining, Geological Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Registered, or eligible to register, with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC); EVR supports eligible employees with their registration
• Minimum one year of experience in an industrial environment; previous open-pit, truck and shovel experience is an asset
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, adaptability and prioritization in a mining environment

Required skills

• Strong digital literacy in mining-related software
• Analytical skills and a practical understanding of open-pit mining

What we offer

• Salary of $91,300 - $126,800 CAD per year, with EIT/GIT salaries set by EVR's progression matrix
• Two annual bonus plans
• Comprehensive benefits plan and retirement package
• Health lifestyle account and relocation assistance