WAYFINDER CORP is a privately held, Alberta-based company that provides total proppant management for oil and gas E&P companies. We make extra efforts to support our clients in achieving their goals, as their success is linked to ours.
Concentrating on serving the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, we strive to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders by empowering our team members and by continuously improving upon our strategic goals.
Our Big Molly site near Glenevis (40 minutes northwest of Spruce Grove) is our regional Sand Processing Facility where we mine, wash and dry frac sand for direct shipment to our customers. We take pride in our product and value our employees while providing a close-knit, local place to work.
Wayfinder’s compensation and benefits are competitive and comprehensive to ensure our employees and their families are taken care of. We have implemented a Total Rewards package that includes employer-paid comprehensive extended health and dental coverage, a health spending account, RSP matching, and career development opportunities.
The Opportunity:
Reporting directly to the Director - Operations, the Junior Mining Engineer (EIT) will provide mine planning and operational support, focusing on site design and optimization processes used to enhance production, while continuing to prioritize Safety at Big Molly.
Core Responsibilities:
•Provide mine planning and operations support by assisting in the design of pit layouts, haul roads, dumps, and infrastructure that supports mining activities
•Ensure compliance with all occupational health and Safety legislation, while also meeting or exceeding internal expectations;
•Participate in site safety inspections and all other initiatives, such as risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards
•Conduct data analysis to facilitate informed decision-making that optimizes operations; prepare technical reports, data, and schematics for internal and external stakeholders
•Monitor, report and make recommendations on variances against schedules and productivity for all on-site activities, collaborating to develop solutions
•Act as the internal liaison between production and logistics, ensuring customer commitments are achieved, and opportunities for improvement are identified
Qualifications:
•APEGA registered / eligible EIT’s are preferred. Wayfinder has a strong interest in applicants with relevant Jr. level, or intermediate surface mining experience
•A bachelor's degree in mining or civil engineering is preferred, but not required; exceptional CET’s with relevant experience, are encouraged to apply
•Data Analysis & Business Intelligence: familiar with creating effective reports, dashboards using business intelligence tools (Power BI, SCADA, PLC)
•Applicants with relevant technical skills a significant asset; those experienced with surveying, mine design & modelling, mining equipment, or mineral processing techniques are encouraged to apply!
This role is ideal for an exceptional CET, or ascending EIT intent on working towards their Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation. Ideally, the successful candidate will be motivated to work in a hands-on capacity, securing direct and practical experience in all aspects of surface mining and processing operations.
Applicants should be aware this role is projected to be 50% on-site, 50% in-office
This position requires daily travel to Big Molly, 40min NW of Spruce Grove, AB
Relocation Support available for those who qualify
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
•Employee assistance program
Ability to commute/relocate:
•Lac Ste. Anne County, AB: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)
Application question(s):
•Where are you currently residing?
Work Location: In person