Principal Mining Engineer

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood currently has an opportunity for a Principal Mining Engineer contracted on an as needed basis. This position is supporting our global Mining Consulting team, Ideally the Principal Mining Engineer would be located in Vancouver, Canada, but location can be discussed and can be a remote/hybrid work situation. T

The Role

his role will provide mine engineering and planning services, project management, and supervision of subordinates to support execution of mining projects. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

For more than 60 years, WOOD has been developing some of the most challenging mining projects in the world. Our Mining & Metals business consists of mining professionals delivering consulting and EPCM services for many of the world’s leading mining companies from our mining centres of excellence in Australia, Canada, Chile, Peru, South Africa, UK and USA.

What we can offer

- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector

- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant

- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

- Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

- Global connections ; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Primary Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain client relationships.

- Identify opportunities to provide increased support to clients.

Assist with proposal preparation.

Other Responsibilities

- Provide engineering and planning services to Wood and clients as required.

- Serve as mining lead to manage projects (or parts of projects) to ensure that the work is completed on time, on budget, and in a manner consistent with Wood and client quality standards.

- Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure all components of projects are well integrated.

- Conduct site visits to gather information, meet with clients, and/or monitor performance of work.

- Provide cost estimating and project scheduling support.

- Develop & maintain communication channels with clients, and internal Wood personnel to ensure that work flows smoothly.

- Mentor and train more junior Wood personnel so that they are prepared to take on additional roles and responsibilities.

- Willingness to participate at major mining events, working alongside with Wood business development group

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

- Degree in Mining Engineering

- Professional registration, Canada or USA.

- 20 + years of experience in operations and engineering roles of increasing responsibility in the mining and consulting industry with focus on open pit mine design, planning, cost estimation and engineering services

- Experience in open pit operations

- Knowledge of industry standards in mineral resource and mineral reserve estimation including CIM, JORC, CRISCO and/or SME guidelines and compliance with public disclosure regulations including National Instruments NI 43-101

- Act as a qualified person (QP) for NI43-101 and S-K 1300 reports

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (second language skills are an advantage).

- Project and engineering management experience

- Budgeting, estimating, and scheduling experience

- Willingness to travel domestic and internationally

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.