Senior Mining Consultant

Job Description

Senior Mining Consultant

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Deswik are world leaders in a competitive market for technical mining applications – our software is used all day, every day in over 650 operations globally. We have evolved from a humble Aussie start-up to a major global player in mining software. We solve complex technical mine planning problems in ways that deliver huge value to our customers.

We are growing across Canada and North America, so we have an opportunity for a Senior Mining Engineer to join our Calgary team as a Senior Mining Consultant. We are looking for a senior open pit mining professional, ideally with exposure to Deswik software. You will have experience in operational mine planning (design and scheduling), feasibility studies, optimisation strategies, and general mine projects.

Responsibilities

• Work with Deswik’s highly specialised mine planning software products across multiple customers, commodities, mine types and operations


• Provide extensive consulting services including mine design, production planning and scheduling, cost modelling for feasibility studies, operational optimisation projects and mine closure planning


• Deliver advanced engineering efficiency to the mining industry through customised software, consulting and training solutions


• Work alongside highly experienced engineers, geologists and software professionals


• Provide technical support for customer operations


• Mentor early-career mining engineers

Benefits

• The opportunity to become an expert Deswik user


• A highly competitive salary and annual bonus


• The opportunity to join our amazing Deswik community where we have fun adapting quickly, challenging the status quo and pushing technical boundaries


• Learn, share and explore mine planning knowledge globally with our team of well over 100 mining consultants


• The opportunity to work closely with our software developers scoping, building, testing and using unique mine planning product offerings


• A dynamic role that’ll see you constantly building and broadening your skillset


• The Deswik community at your back to provide support as you elevate mining operations to the next level


• You will be trusted to do your job and have support when you need it. We’re run by engineers who ‘get it’ and are dedicated to fostering a positive work environment for our teams

Requirements

• Degree in Mining Engineering


• 7+ years’ experience in open pit mining as a Mining Engineer


• Operational experience in site-based roles


• Excellent mine planning software skills (Deswik software a distinct advantage)


• Demonstrated experience in feasibility studies, mine planning and optimisation strategies, schedule optimisation and scheduling


• A flair for consulting and managing customer relationships


• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal


• A passion for innovation and a desire to grow and learn


• P.Eng or PE designation would be beneficial but not essential

Additional Information

• Given Deswik's global reach, the successful candidate may be required to travel up to 40% of the year, typically within North America.


• At this time, we are only considering applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents.


• Recruitment agencies: please do not send unsolicited resumes.


• Salary: CA$120,000.00-CA$150,000.00 (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)

Apply Today!

If you are looking for a highly technical Calgary-based mining consulting role, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!