Solution Mining Engineer - Specialist

Your Responsibilities

Based at the Bethune mine, The Solution Mining Engineer is responsible for all technical aspects of operating potash solution mining caverns and associated infrastructure within the Mining Department. The Solution Mining Engineer, along with other engineering and operations staff, will form a team responsible for the creation and operation of these caverns. As part of the initial training for this role, the Solution Mining Engineer will complete the on-site Production Operator, Mining training program. Initial training for the Solution Mining Engineer role will include hands-on field experience to learn the Solution Mining process, equipment and team structure firsthand. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to

- Review sample data, trends and down hole wireline logs.

- Plan and schedule wireline logging and service rig workovers as necessary.

- Provide technical guidance to the Wellfield Supervisor and Production Operators.

- Provide support for the Mining Operations department related to field equipment or operations decisions.

- Assist in the creation and updates of operations-related documentation.

- Provide design input for new Mining facilities and infrastructure.

- Assist with Management-of-Change and continuous improvement initiatives within the Mining Department.

- Provide procurement support for materials and services required for ongoing operations.

- Assist with field operations tasks on occasion, as required.

- Support operations by participating in an on-call engineer/supervisor rotation.

YOUR PROFILE

Our company values and recognizes the diversity of the workforce and encourages individuals with the equivalent combination of education and work experience. The ideal candidate will have

- B.Sc. in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Geological, Industrial or Petroleum) or B.Sc. in Geology/Geoscience.

- Ability to register with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) as a P.Eng./P.Geo. or an Engineer/Geoscientist-In-Training is required.

- 1-3 years of experience in mining, drilling, production engineering or related field.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is mandatory.

- Experience with data management and analysis tools such as Pi Historian, PowerBi, MiniTab, Python or RapidMiner is an asset.

- Strong communications and time management skills.

- Able to write easily understandable technical reports.

- Ability to work within a team environment as well as complete independent work assignments.

- Able to adapt to changing priorities and challenges.

- Able to safely work in an industrial atmosphere where equipment such as piping, valves and pumps are present.

- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive within the mine site.

- Must be authorized to legally work in Canada.

- Successful candidates must be eligible to travel outside of Canada as travel may be required.

This position may be required to participate in an Engineer Rotation Program.

Employment is subject to successfully completing KSPC’s pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification, functional fitness evaluation and drug & alcohol testing.

To ensure consideration for this role, please apply by September 16, 2025.

WE ENRICH YOUR LIFE

Job Description Summary By living our common K+S values across all our locations in the world We are optimistic about our future, collaborative in building it, and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We remain agile in an ever-changing world. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable, protecting future generations.

We are committed to being a company where every employee can contribute, grow and thrive, and where we reflect the diverse communities in which we live and work. We are working toward a truly inclusive environment, because we know that the amazing array of differences in our backgrounds, competencies, experiences, race, gender, age, beliefs, sexual orientation, identity and their intersections is key to the longevity, sustainability and growth of our organization.

In a career with K+S Potash Canada (KSPC), you can look forward to

Good People and Great Culture

Be part of a team committed to building an innovative and diverse culture. KSPC is growing our business, delivering exciting new opportunities, and giving back to the communities where we live and work.

Challenge and Growth

We support your growth and potential through professional development, training, and a robust performance recognition program.

Valuable Compensation

Our total target compensation is competitive and benchmarked to the market. We have a Pay-for-Performance philosophy that includes two components fixed (base) pay, and a short-term incentive (bonus) that rewards employees for their contributions towards corporate, team and individual successes.

Supporting Benefits

Our comprehensive, employer-paid benefits program includes Life, Disability, Health and Dental, as well as competitive Retirement benefits, Employee and Family Assistance Program, paid work time to help out in your community (volunteer with a sports team or a charitable organization of your choice) and more! We offer a Health Spending Account for extras, like more expensive glasses, or a Wellness Account that covers recreational items, like your park camping fees, hunting or fishing license, and your gym membership.